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Distance from Nh50 M2 to M 2

Nh50 M2 to M 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 499.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nh50 M2 → M 2
Road distance
499.1 km
M1 M31 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
440.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 46 min
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
346 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R835.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R839.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R930.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R938.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,102.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,107.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,228.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,237.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,450.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,457.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,615.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,628.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
37° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
217° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2129, 28.0484
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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499.1 km 5 hrs 46 min
Start Nh50 M2
Finish M 2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.5 km
  3. Go straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Siemert Road
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  7. Continue slight left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M1
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    15.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  16. Turn right
    89.2 km
  17. Turn right
    3.5 km
  18. Turn left
    1.7 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.2 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 34
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N14
This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ M 2 → Nh50 M2 Nh50 M2 to Johannesburg Nh50 M2 to Pretoria Nh50 M2 to Cape Town Nh50 M2 to Durban Johannesburg to M 2 Pretoria to M 2 Cape Town to M 2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
250.0 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at M 2
06:18 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,086.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,195.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh50 M2 -26.21293, 28.04843
Midpoint
250.0 km
Total: 499.1 km
Midpoint 250.0 km
499.1 km 5 hrs 46 min
Destination M 2 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 499.1 km
Return-cycle span 998.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 250.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21293, 28.04843
Midpoint -24.29661, 28.97350
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Nh50 M2 from M 2? +
Nh50 M2 is about 499.1 km from M 2 by road.
How long does it take from Nh50 M2 to M 2? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh50 M2 to M 2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nh50 M2 to M 2? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Nh50 M2 to M 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R835.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R839.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R930.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R938.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh50 M2 to M 2? +
Yes. There are 34 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

De Villiers Graaff Motorway
From Nh50 M2 To M 2
: Pretoria
From Nh50 M2 To M 2
Polokwane
From Nh50 M2 To M 2
Krugersdorp
From Nh50 M2 To M 2

Route Locations

Start area
Nh50 M2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
M 2, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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