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Distance from Nh50 to 72

N Nh50 → 72
Road distance
616.8 km
N2 R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 39 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
459 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,177.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,182.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,434.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,443.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,554.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,560.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,892.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,904.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,044.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,053.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,490.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,505.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-26.8157, 30.4472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Nh50 to 72 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 616.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Nh50 → 72
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Car
616.8 km
7 hrs 39 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
616.8 km
~9 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
617 km
↑ 4 hrs 25 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 14 min
With airport
~3 hrs 14 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Nh50 to Mkhondo.
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616.8 km 7 hrs 39 min
Start Nh50
Finish 72
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn right
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  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    135.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane
    1.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  14. Continue left
    115.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  19. Turn right
    48.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    53.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    58.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp left
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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
Routes ↩ 72 → Nh50 Nh50 to Johannesburg Nh50 to Pretoria Nh50 to Cape Town Nh50 to Durban Johannesburg to 72 Pretoria to 72 Cape Town to 72
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
308.9 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 49 min • 3 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
102.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 72
06:30 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,578.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R123.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,714.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
308.9 km
Total: 616.8 km
Midpoint 308.9 km
616.8 km 7 hrs 39 min
Destination 72 -26.81568, 30.44717

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 616.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,233.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 308.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.75889, 29.14484
End -26.81568, 30.44717
Destination services

Available in 72

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 72
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Questions 9
How far is Nh50 from 72? +
Nh50 is about 616.8 km from 72 by road.
How long does it take from Nh50 to 72? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh50 to 72 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Nh50 to 72? +
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 to 72? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,177.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,182.68 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,434.50 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,443.38 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh50 to 72? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Mokopane
From Nh50 To 72
Marble Hall
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Route Locations

Start area
Nh50, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mkhondo, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Mkhondo Ward 4
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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