Distance from Orkney N12 to Cason

N Orkney N12 → Cason

Road distance

207.1 km

Highway dominant · N12 / N17 / R21

Orkney N12 to Cason is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 207.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 39 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

179.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 39 min

Start point

Burns Avenue

Return: 5 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

159 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 54 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R405.03

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R405.47

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

62° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

242° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.9753, 26.6719

End coords Destination point

-26.2092, 28.2569

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 6 °C Orkney N12 Clear Sky View Forecast → 6 °C Cason Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Orkney N12 → Cason

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Car

207.1 km

2 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

207.1 km

~3 hrs 11 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Orkney N12

Finish Cason

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Orkney N12 to Cason via N12 and N17

National highway route N12N17
Directions from Orkney N12 to Cason via R21

Provincial road route R21
Head on Burns Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right onto Shalot Maxeke Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Milton Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left onto Flecker Road

1.8 km
Turn right onto O.R. Tambo Street

13.5 km
Turn right towards N12: Potchefstroom

0.3 km
Merge slight right onto Joe Slovo Road

13.8 km
Continue straight

138.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

18.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs

0.8 km
Merge slight right

12.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R21

0.7 km
Turn left onto Rondebult Road

2.9 km
Turn right onto Leeuwpoort Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Trichardts Road

1.7 km
Turn right onto Cason Road

0.4 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Cason Road

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 11

Known total R102.00

Main toll road N17

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

103.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 19 min • 1 hr 19 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

14.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

34.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

11.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cason

06:47 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:04

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R865.76

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.14

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R41.42

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R911.32

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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 Orkney N12 Start: Burns Avenue -26.97528, 26.67193

Midpoint

103.5 km

Total: 207.1 km

Midpoint 103.5 km

207.1 km 159 min

Destination Cason -26.20917, 28.25694

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 207.1 km

Return-cycle span 414.2 km

Traversal time 159 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 103.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.97528, 26.67193

Midpoint -26.48285, 27.40267

End -26.20917, 28.25694

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Orkney N12 from Cason? +

Orkney N12 is about 207.1 km from Cason by road.

How long does it take from Orkney N12 to Cason? +

The drive usually takes about 159 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Orkney N12 to Cason in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Orkney N12 to Cason? +

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 Orkney N12 to Cason? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R405.03 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R405.47 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R403.38 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R417.55 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Orkney N12 to Cason? +

Yes. There are 11 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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