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Distance from O 2 to 40

N O 2 → 40
Road distance
631.5 km
N2 R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
421.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 45 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
465 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,205.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,210.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,468.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,477.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,591.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,597.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,937.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,949.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,093.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,102.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,549.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,565.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
184° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
4° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0448, 30.7145
End coords Destination point
-26.8295, 30.4316
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
O 2 to 40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 631.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
O 2 → 40
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Car
631.5 km
7 hrs 45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
631.5 km
~9 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
632 km
↑ 4 hrs 29 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 15 min
With airport
~3 hrs 15 min
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631.5 km 7 hrs 45 min
Start O 2
Finish 40
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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
    1.0 km
  2. Turn right
    2.4 km
  3. Turn left
    4.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    100.5 km
  6. Turn left
    135.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane
    1.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  10. Continue left
    115.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  15. Turn right
    48.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    53.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    58.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right
    2.1 km
  22. Turn right
    1.1 km
  23. 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 ↩ 40 → O 2 O 2 to Johannesburg O 2 to Pretoria O 2 to Cape Town O 2 to Durban Johannesburg to 40 Pretoria to 40 Cape Town to 40
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
316.2 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 52 min • 3 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
105.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 40
06:29 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,639.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R126.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,778.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O 2 -23.04483, 30.71448
Midpoint
316.2 km
Total: 631.5 km
Midpoint 316.2 km
631.5 km 7 hrs 45 min
Destination 40 -26.82950, 30.43158

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 631.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,263.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 316.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.04483, 30.71448
Midpoint -24.71401, 29.12680
End -26.82950, 30.43158
Destination services

Available in 40

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 40
1
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Questions 9
How far is O 2 from 40? +
O 2 is about 631.5 km from 40 by road.
How long does it take from O 2 to 40? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 2 to 40 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 O 2 to 40? +
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 O 2 to 40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,205.89 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,210.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,468.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,477.80 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 2 to 40? +
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 O 2 To 40
Marble Hall
From O 2 To 40

Route Locations

Start area
O 2, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
40, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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