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Distance from O 3 Istanbul to 6

N O 3 Istanbul → 6
Road distance
275.2 km
Highway dominant · N17 / N2
O 3 Istanbul to 6 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 275.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
244.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 32 min
Start point
Istanbul Street
Return: 7 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
212 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R553.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R556.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R553.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R579.78
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R730.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R733.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R729.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R764.99
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R961.50
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R965.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R960.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,006.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
108° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
288° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.3182, 28.4307
End coords Destination point
-26.9694, 30.7837
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C O 3 Istanbul Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C 6 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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O 3 Istanbul → 6
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Car
275.2 km
3 hrs 32 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
275.2 km
~4 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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275.2 km 3 hrs 32 min
Start O 3 Istanbul
Finish 6
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from O 3 Istanbul to 6 via N17 and N2
    National highway route N17N2
  2. Head on Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Frankfurt Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Atlanta Street
    0.9 km
  5. Turn left onto Rhokana Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Tonk Meter Way
    3.1 km
  7. Turn right towards N17: Secunda
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    167.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    96.2 km
  12. Turn right
    1.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left
    2.9 km
  15. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R221.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Routes ↩ 6 → O 3 Istanbul O 3 Istanbul to Johannesburg O 3 Istanbul to Pretoria O 3 Istanbul to Cape Town O 3 Istanbul to Durban Johannesburg to 6 Pretoria to 6 Cape Town to 6
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.5 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6
06:39 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,150.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,210.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O 3 Istanbul Start: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint
137.5 km
Total: 275.2 km
Midpoint 137.5 km
275.2 km 3 hrs 32 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 275.2 km
Return-cycle span 550.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint -26.46886, 29.65941
End -26.96935, 30.78369
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is O 3 Istanbul from 6? +
O 3 Istanbul is about 275.2 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from O 3 Istanbul to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 3 Istanbul to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O 3 Istanbul to 6? +
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 3 Istanbul to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R553.82 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R556.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R553.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R579.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 3 Istanbul to 6? +
Yes. There are 5 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 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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