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Distance from O 51 to Thwala

N O 51 → Thwala
Road distance
553.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / R28
O 51 to Thwala is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 553.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
479.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 22 min
End point
Thwala
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
382 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,056.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,061.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,287.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,295.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,394.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,400.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,698.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,708.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,834.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,842.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,234.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,248.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
217° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
37° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-26.4638, 27.7688
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C O 51 Rain View Forecast → 9 °C Thwala Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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O 51 → Thwala
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Car
553.5 km
6 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
553.5 km
~8 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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553 km
~1 hr 6 min
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553.5 km 6 hrs 22 min
Start O 51
Finish Thwala
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Directions from O 51 to Thwala via N1 and N12
National highway route N1 N12
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Directions from O 51 to Thwala via R28
Provincial road route R28
2 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
    361.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    30.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.7 km
  19. Go straight onto Randfontein Road
    8.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Thwala
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 44
Known total R1,305.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 44 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 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 Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Thwala → O 51 O 51 to Johannesburg O 51 to Pretoria O 51 to Cape Town O 51 to Durban Johannesburg to Thwala Pretoria to Thwala Cape Town to Thwala
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.2 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Thwala
06:42 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,313.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,435.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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 O 51 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
277.2 km
Total: 553.5 km
Midpoint 277.2 km
553.5 km 6 hrs 22 min
Destination Thwala End: Thwala -26.46381, 27.76881

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 553.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,106.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.45916, 28.77763
End -26.46381, 27.76881
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Questions 9
How far is O 51 from Thwala? +
O 51 is about 553.5 km from Thwala by road.
How long does it take from O 51 to Thwala? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 51 to Thwala 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 51 to Thwala? +
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 Thwala? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,056.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,061.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,287.16 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,295.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 51 to Thwala? +
Yes. There are 44 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

: Johannesburg
From O 51 To Thwala
: Soweto
From O 51 To Thwala
Kimberley
From O 51 To Thwala
Bloemfontein
From O 51 To Thwala
ern Bypass
From O 51 To Thwala
: Randfontein
From O 51 To Thwala
Sebokeng
From O 51 To Thwala

Route Locations

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

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