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Distance from Orchards to Ramantsho

N Orchards → Ramantsho
Road distance
174.6 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N14
Orchards to Ramantsho is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 174.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
140.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 48 min
Start point
Sunnyside Road
Return: 5 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
168 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R351.33
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R352.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R350.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R367.80
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R463.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R465.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R463.06
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R485.29
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R609.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R612.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R609.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R638.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1547, 28.0794
End coords Destination point
-25.0539, 28.7644
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Orchards Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Ramantsho Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Orchards → Ramantsho
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Car
174.6 km
2 hrs 48 min
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Two-wheeler
174.6 km
~2 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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174.6 km 169 min
Start Orchards
Finish Ramantsho
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Orchards to Ramantsho via N14
    National highway N14
  2. Directions from Orchards to Ramantsho via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Head on Sunnyside Road
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Henrietta Road
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    1.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Atholl Oaklands Road
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left towards Athol Oaklands Road
    0.0 km
  8. Turn slight left onto Atholl Oaklands Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right towards M1: Sandton
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    11.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    79.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards D626: Pienaarsrivier
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    32.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    16.5 km
  18. Turn left
    9.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R394.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 4 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 -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
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
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Ramantsho → Orchards Orchards to Johannesburg Orchards to Pretoria Orchards to Cape Town Orchards to Durban Johannesburg to Ramantsho Pretoria to Ramantsho Cape Town to Ramantsho
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
87.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ramantsho
06:45 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R729.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R768.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Orchards Start: Sunnyside Road -26.15472, 28.07944
Midpoint
87.5 km
Total: 174.6 km
Midpoint 87.5 km
174.6 km 169 min
Destination Ramantsho -25.05393, 28.76435

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 174.6 km
Return-cycle span 349.2 km
Traversal time 169 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 10.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 87.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15472, 28.07944
Midpoint -25.46417, 28.29440
End -25.05393, 28.76435
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Questions 8
How far is Orchards from Ramantsho? +
Orchards is about 174.6 km from Ramantsho by road.
How long does it take from Orchards to Ramantsho? +
The drive usually takes about 169 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Orchards to Ramantsho in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Orchards to Ramantsho? +
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 Orchards to Ramantsho? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R351.33 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R352.71 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R350.95 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R367.80 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Orchards to Ramantsho? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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