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Distance from O 7 to 50

N O 7 → 50
Road distance
412.9 km
Highway dominant · N4
O 7 to 50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 412.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
287.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 16 min
End point
the fork
Return: 12 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
376 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R830.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R834.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R829.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R869.79
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,096.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,100.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,095.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,147.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,442.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,448.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,440.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,510.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-25.4548, 31.6652
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C O 7 Fair View Forecast → 24 °C 50 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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O 7 → 50
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Car
412.9 km
6 hrs 16 min
Road route
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412.9 km
~6 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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412.9 km 6 hrs 16 min
Start O 7
Finish 50
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from O 7 to 50 via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left
    0.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.3 km
  10. Turn left
    42.8 km
  11. Turn right
    2.3 km
  12. Turn left
    4.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    10.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    25.9 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.4 km
  16. Turn right
    24.9 km
  17. Turn slight left
    66.9 km
  18. Turn left
    7.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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    0.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    32.6 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.7 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    30.7 km
  31. Continue straight
    11.3 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    3.0 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    16.5 km
  36. Turn left onto Plaston Road
    2.8 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.3 km
  38. Continue left
    0.1 km
  39. Turn right
    3.1 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    11.0 km
  42. Take the ramp left towards N4: Maputo
    0.4 km
  43. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    61.4 km
  44. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  45. Turn left
    0.3 km
  46. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R95.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Routes ↩ 50 → O 7 O 7 to Johannesburg O 7 to Pretoria O 7 to Cape Town O 7 to Durban Johannesburg to 50 Pretoria to 50 Cape Town to 50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.8 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 8 min • 3 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 50
06:37 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,725.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,816.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (49)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
9
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O 7 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
206.8 km
Total: 412.9 km
Midpoint 206.8 km
412.9 km 6 hrs 16 min
Destination 50 End: the fork -25.45482, 31.66523

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 412.9 km
Return-cycle span 825.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 11.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.38758, 30.98233
End -25.45482, 31.66523
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is O 7 from 50? +
O 7 is about 412.9 km from 50 by road.
How long does it take from O 7 to 50? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 7 to 50 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O 7 to 50? +
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 7 to 50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R830.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R834.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R829.95 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R869.79 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 7 to 50? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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ern Bypass
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