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Distance from Norte to Alexandra

Norte to Alexandra is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,176.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 45 min.

N Norte → Alexandra
Road distance
1,176.7 km
M1 M36 M60 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,078.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 45 min
Start point
Apie Visser Street
End point
Sheep Lane
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
825 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,969.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,979.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,194.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,212.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,598.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,611.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,895.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,918.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,419.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,435.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,809.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,840.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
71° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
251° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6712, 17.8844
End coords Destination point
-26.1044, 28.0989
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,176.7 km 13 hrs 45 min
Start Norte
Finish Alexandra
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Apie Visser Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    4.2 km
  3. Continue straight
    331.5 km
  4. Turn left
    39.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Schroder Street
    188.0 km
  8. Go straight
    0.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    23.9 km
  10. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    186.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Market Street
    5.3 km
  15. Turn left
    78.0 km
  16. Turn left onto General Delarey Street
    61.1 km
  17. Turn right
    21.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    21.0 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    147.2 km
  21. Turn right
    15.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  23. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  24. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  25. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  26. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  27. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    9.1 km
  28. Turn left onto William Nicol Street North
    1.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto 14th Avenue
    0.2 km
  30. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  31. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    23.4 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  33. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  34. Merge slight right
    4.7 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Sandton
    0.3 km
  36. Turn left onto Marlboro Drive
    0.1 km
  37. Turn right onto Pretoria Main Road
    1.1 km
  38. Turn left onto Florence Moposho Street
    0.9 km
  39. Turn right onto 10th Avenue
    0.6 km
  40. Turn left onto Richard Baloyi Street
    0.2 km
  41. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.2 km
  42. Turn left onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Alexandra → Norte Norte to Johannesburg Norte to Pretoria Norte to Cape Town Norte to Durban Johannesburg to Alexandra Pretoria to Alexandra Cape Town to Alexandra
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
588.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 52 min • 6 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
195.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alexandra
06:33 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,918.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R235.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,177.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Norte Start: Apie Visser Street -29.67118, 17.88440
Midpoint
588.0 km
Total: 1,176.7 km
Midpoint 588.0 km
1,176.7 km 13 hrs 45 min
Destination Alexandra End: Sheep Lane -26.10444, 28.09889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,176.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,353.3 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 588.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.67118, 17.88440
Midpoint -27.71558, 23.07156
End -26.10444, 28.09889
Destination services

Available in Alexandra

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alexandra
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
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Questions 9
How far is Norte from Alexandra? +
Norte is about 1,176.7 km from Alexandra by road.
How long does it take from Norte to Alexandra? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Norte to Alexandra 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 Norte to Alexandra? +
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 Norte to Alexandra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,969.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,979.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,194.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,212.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Norte to Alexandra? +
Yes. There are 5 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Norte To Alexandra
Western Bypass
From Norte To Alexandra
: Johannesburg
From Norte To Alexandra
: Sandton
From Norte To Alexandra
Sheep Lane
From Norte To Alexandra

Route Locations

Start area
Norte, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alexandra
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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