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Distance from O 21 to London

O 21 to London is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 263.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 3 min.

N O 21 → London
Road distance
263.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
202.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 3 min
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
243 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R441.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R443.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R491.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R495.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R582.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R585.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R648.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R653.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R766.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R769.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R853.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R860.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
169° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
349° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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263.6 km 4 hrs 3 min
Start O 21
Finish London
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn right
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  3. At the end of the road, turn right
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  4. Turn left
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  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.3 km
  9. Turn left
    42.8 km
  10. Turn right
    2.3 km
  11. Turn left
    4.9 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    10.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    25.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.4 km
  15. Turn right
    91.9 km
  16. Turn left
    7.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    23.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Shatale
    3.5 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right
    0.5 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ London → O 21 O 21 to Johannesburg O 21 to Pretoria O 21 to Cape Town O 21 to Durban Johannesburg to London Pretoria to London Cape Town to London
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
132.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:18 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,101.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,159.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O 21 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
132.1 km
Total: 263.6 km
Midpoint 132.1 km
263.6 km 4 hrs 3 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 263.6 km
Return-cycle span 527.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 132.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -23.92309, 31.07298
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

Available in London

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around London
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around London
4
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Questions 9
How far is O 21 from London? +
O 21 is about 263.6 km from London by road.
How long does it take from O 21 to London? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 21 to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O 21 to London? +
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 21 to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R441.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R443.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R491.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R495.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 21 to London? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Shatale
From O 21 To London

Route Locations

Start area
O 21, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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