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Distance from Oliver Tambo to Berea

Oliver Tambo to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 551.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Oliver Tambo → Berea
Road distance
551.2 km
M4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
458.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 29 min
Start point
Oliver Tambo
End point
Baynes Street
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
389 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R922.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R927.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,027.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,036.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,217.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,223.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,356.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,367.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,601.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,609.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,784.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,798.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1287, 26.2188
End coords Destination point
-32.9903, 27.9172
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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551.2 km 6 hrs 29 min
Start Oliver Tambo
Finish Berea
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Oliver Tambo
    0.2 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Oliver Tambo
    9.6 km
  3. Continue straight
    122.1 km
  4. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    173.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    2.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Pearce Road
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ Berea → Oliver Tambo Oliver Tambo to Johannesburg Oliver Tambo to Pretoria Oliver Tambo to Cape Town Oliver Tambo to Durban Johannesburg to Berea Pretoria to Berea Cape Town to Berea
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
276.0 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Berea
06:43 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,303.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,425.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oliver Tambo Start: Oliver Tambo -29.12867, 26.21883
Midpoint
276.0 km
Total: 551.2 km
Midpoint 276.0 km
551.2 km 6 hrs 29 min
Destination Berea End: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 551.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,102.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.12867, 26.21883
Midpoint -31.24223, 26.76236
End -32.99028, 27.91722
Destination services

Available in Berea

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Banza Bay Road, East London, 5205, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Berea
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Berea
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Berea
2
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Questions 9
How far is Oliver Tambo from Berea? +
Oliver Tambo is about 551.2 km from Berea by road.
How long does it take from Oliver Tambo to Berea? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oliver Tambo to Berea 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 Oliver Tambo to Berea? +
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 Oliver Tambo to Berea? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R922.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R927.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,027.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,036.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oliver Tambo to Berea? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Oliver Tambo, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Berea, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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