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Distance from O 51 to Sofia

N O 51 → Sofia
Road distance
509.1 km
Provincial mix · M43 / M45 / N12 / N17 / R21 / R23
O 51 to Sofia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 509.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
425.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 57 min
End point
Sofia Lane
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
357 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R972.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R976.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,184.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,191.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,282.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,288.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,562.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,571.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,687.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,694.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,055.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,068.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-26.2651, 28.3907
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C O 51 Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Sofia Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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O 51 → Sofia
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Car
509.1 km
5 hrs 57 min
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Two-wheeler
509.1 km
~7 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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509.1 km 5 hrs 57 min
Start O 51
Finish Sofia
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Directions from O 51 to Sofia via N12 and N17
National highway route N12 N17
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Directions from O 51 to Sofia via M43 and M45
Metro arterial routes M43 M45
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Directions from O 51 to Sofia via R21 and R23
Provincial road routes R21 R23
3 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  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
    351.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R21: Kempton Park
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards R21 South: Kempton Park
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    31.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: Kempton Park
    0.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    1.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  23. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  24. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  25. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  27. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    2.6 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    3.3 km
  30. Take the ramp slight left towards N17
    0.8 km
  31. Merge slight right
    4.8 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.6 km
  33. Turn left onto Ergo Road
    0.7 km
  34. Turn right onto Springs Road
    0.9 km
  35. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  36. Turn right
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  38. Continue straight onto Copenhagen Lane
    0.1 km
  39. Turn left onto Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,225.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Routes ↩ Sofia → O 51 O 51 to Johannesburg O 51 to Pretoria O 51 to Cape Town O 51 to Durban Johannesburg to Sofia Pretoria to Sofia Cape Town to Sofia
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
255.0 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia
06:39 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,128.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R101.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,240.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O 51 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
255.0 km
Total: 509.1 km
Midpoint 255.0 km
509.1 km 5 hrs 57 min
Destination Sofia End: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 509.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,018.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 255.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.32693, 28.93830
End -26.26506, 28.39069
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Questions 9
How far is O 51 from Sofia? +
O 51 is about 509.1 km from Sofia by road.
How long does it take from O 51 to Sofia? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 51 to Sofia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O 51 to Sofia? +
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 51 to Sofia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R972.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R976.17 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,184.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,191.35 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 51 to Sofia? +
Yes. There are 42 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 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

: Kempton Park
From O 51 To Sofia
O R Tambo International
From O 51 To Sofia
Pretoria
From O 51 To Sofia
: eMalahleni
From O 51 To Sofia
Brasilia Lane
From O 51 To Sofia
Copenhagen Lane
From O 51 To Sofia
Sofia Lane
From O 51 To Sofia

Route Locations

Start area
O 51, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sofia, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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