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Distance from O R Tambo International to Irene N1

O R Tambo International to Irene N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 217.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N O R Tambo International → Irene N1
Road distance
217.1 km
M1 M18 N12 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
192.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 44 min
End point
Stanley Road
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
164 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R363.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R365.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R404.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R408.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R479.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R481.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R534.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R538.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R630.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R633.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R702.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R708.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
54° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
234° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8986, 26.6669
End coords Destination point
-25.8684, 28.2180
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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217.1 km 2 hrs 44 min
Start O R Tambo International
Finish Irene N1
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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
    18.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    4.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Centurion
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Botha Avenue
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto King Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Stanley Road
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Irene N1 → 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 Irene N1 Pretoria to Irene N1 Cape Town to Irene N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
108.6 km
North West to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 22 min • 1 hr 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Irene N1
06:30 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R907.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R955.20
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 R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint
108.6 km
Total: 217.1 km
Midpoint 108.6 km
217.1 km 2 hrs 44 min
Destination Irene N1 End: Stanley Road -25.86839, 28.21796

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Gauteng
One-way road span 217.1 km
Return-cycle span 434.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 108.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint -26.41598, 27.54313
End -25.86839, 28.21796
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Irene N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Irene N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Irene N1
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Irene N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Irene N1
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Irene N1
1
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Questions 9
How far is O R Tambo International from Irene N1? +
O R Tambo International is about 217.1 km from Irene N1 by road.
How long does it take from O R Tambo International to Irene N1? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O R Tambo International to Irene N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O R Tambo International to Irene N1? +
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 Irene N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R363.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R365.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R404.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R408.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O R Tambo International to Irene N1? +
Yes. There are 7 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 Irene N1
ern Bypass
From O R Tambo International To Irene N1
: Johannesburg
From O R Tambo International To Irene N1
: Pretoria
From O R Tambo International To Irene N1
Polokwane
From O R Tambo International To Irene N1
Krugersdorp
From O R Tambo International To Irene N1
: Centurion
From O R Tambo International To Irene N1
Lyttelton
From O R Tambo International To Irene N1

Route Locations

Start area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Irene N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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