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Distance from Oliver Tambo to London N3

Oliver Tambo to London N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 415.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Oliver Tambo → London N3
Road distance
415.1 km
M1 M60 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
385.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 32 min
Start point
Oliver Tambo
End point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
272 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R694.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R698.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R774.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R780.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R916.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R921.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,021.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,029.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,206.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,212.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,344.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,354.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1287, 26.2188
End coords Destination point
-26.0978, 28.1196
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

415.1 km 4 hrs 32 min
Start Oliver Tambo
Finish London N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Oliver Tambo
    0.9 km
  2. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Hanger Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Alexandra Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  8. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    22.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Wendywood
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Marlboro Drive
    3.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Marlboro Drive
    0.3 km
  16. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.8 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    1.3 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ London N3 → Oliver Tambo Oliver Tambo to Johannesburg Oliver Tambo to Pretoria Oliver Tambo to Cape Town Oliver Tambo to Durban Johannesburg to London N3 Pretoria to London N3 Cape Town to London N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
208.0 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 16 min • 2 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London N3
06:33 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,735.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,826.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oliver Tambo Start: Oliver Tambo -29.12867, 26.21883
Midpoint
208.0 km
Total: 415.1 km
Midpoint 208.0 km
415.1 km 4 hrs 32 min
Destination London N3 End: Eastern Bypass -26.09778, 28.11959

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 415.1 km
Return-cycle span 830.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 208.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.12867, 26.21883
Midpoint -27.67700, 27.24940
End -26.09778, 28.11959
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around London N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around London N3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around London N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around London N3
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around London N3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around London N3
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around London N3
6
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Questions 9
How far is Oliver Tambo from London N3? +
Oliver Tambo is about 415.1 km from London N3 by road.
How long does it take from Oliver Tambo to London N3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oliver Tambo to London N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Oliver Tambo to London N3? +
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 London N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R694.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R698.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R774.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R780.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oliver Tambo to London N3? +
Yes. There are 12 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 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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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From Oliver Tambo To London N3
: Johannesburg
From Oliver Tambo To London N3
: Wendywood
From Oliver Tambo To London N3
Marlboro
From Oliver Tambo To London N3
Sandton
From Oliver Tambo To London N3
: Germiston
From Oliver Tambo To London N3

Route Locations

Start area
Oliver Tambo, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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