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Distance from O R Tambo International to Fountains Circle

O R Tambo International to Fountains Circle is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 222.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N O R Tambo International → Fountains Circle
Road distance
222.8 km
M1 M7 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 46 min
End point
Fountains Circle
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
166 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R372.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R374.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R415.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R418.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R492.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R494.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R548.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R552.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R647.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R650.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R721.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R727.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8986, 26.6669
End coords Destination point
-25.7736, 28.1995
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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222.8 km 2 hrs 46 min
Start O R Tambo International
Finish Fountains Circle
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on O.R. Tambo Street
    4.3 km
  2. Turn right towards N12: Potchefstroom
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Joe Slovo Road
    13.8 km
  4. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Eeufees Road
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.4 km
  12. Go straight onto Christina de Wit Avenue
    1.0 km
  13. Continue right onto Fountains Circle
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Fountains Circle → O R Tambo International O R Tambo International to Johannesburg O R Tambo International to Pretoria O R Tambo International to Cape Town O R Tambo International to Durban Johannesburg to Fountains Circle Pretoria to Fountains Circle Cape Town to Fountains Circle
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
111.5 km
North West to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fountains Circle
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R931.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R980.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint
111.5 km
Total: 222.8 km
Midpoint 111.5 km
222.8 km 2 hrs 46 min
Destination Fountains Circle End: Fountains Circle -25.77358, 28.19950

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Gauteng
One-way road span 222.8 km
Return-cycle span 445.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 111.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint -26.39906, 27.56484
End -25.77358, 28.19950
Destination services

Available in Fountains Circle

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Fountains Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
3
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
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Questions 9
How far is O R Tambo International from Fountains Circle? +
O R Tambo International is about 222.8 km from Fountains Circle by road.
How long does it take from O R Tambo International to Fountains Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O R Tambo International to Fountains Circle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O R Tambo International to Fountains Circle? +
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 R Tambo International to Fountains Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R372.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R374.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R415.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R418.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O R Tambo International to Fountains Circle? +
Yes. There are 6 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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Towns along the route

: Potchefstroom
From O R Tambo International To Fountains Circle
ern Bypass
From O R Tambo International To Fountains Circle
: Johannesburg
From O R Tambo International To Fountains Circle
Pretoria
From O R Tambo International To Fountains Circle

Route Locations

Start area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fountains Circle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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