Distance from Okiep to Edgemead

N Okiep → Edgemead

Road distance

555 km

Metro routes · M8

Okiep to Edgemead is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 555.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 59 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

479.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 59 min

End point

Wedgewood Close

Return: 11 hrs 59 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

359 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 29 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,085.29

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,086.49

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

173° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

353° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.6029, 17.8727

End coords Destination point

-33.8756, 18.5400

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 4 °C Okiep Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Edgemead Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Okiep → Edgemead

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Car

555 km

5 hrs 59 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

555 km

~8 hrs 32 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Okiep

Finish Edgemead

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Okiep to Edgemead via M8

Metro arterial route M8
Start your journey

437.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

115.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Edgemead

0.5 km
Turn left onto Bosmansdam Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Edgemead Drive

0.8 km
Turn left onto Louis Thibault Drive

0.1 km
Turn left onto Downes Way

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farmersfield Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Wedgewood Close

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Edgemead → Okiep Okiep to Johannesburg Okiep to Pretoria Okiep to Cape Town Okiep to Durban Johannesburg to Edgemead Pretoria to Edgemead Cape Town to Edgemead

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

278.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

92.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Edgemead

07:43 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 0 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,319.85

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.10

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R111.00

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,441.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Okiep -29.60286, 17.87268

Midpoint

278.0 km

Total: 555 km

Midpoint 278.0 km

555 km 360 min

Destination Edgemead End: Wedgewood Close -33.87557, 18.53995

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 555 km

Return-cycle span 1110 km

Traversal time 360 min

Maneuver count 11

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 278.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60286, 17.87268

Midpoint -31.70347, 18.68464

End -33.87557, 18.53995

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Questions 9

How far is Okiep from Edgemead? +

Okiep is about 555 km from Edgemead by road.

How long does it take from Okiep to Edgemead? +

The drive usually takes about 360 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Okiep to Edgemead 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 Okiep to Edgemead? +

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 Okiep to Edgemead? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,085.29 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,086.49 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,080.89 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,118.85 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Okiep to Edgemead? +

No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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