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Distance from Orkney to Klerksdorp

Orkney to Klerksdorp is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.3 km in roughly 16 min.

N Orkney → Klerksdorp
Road distance
16.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Start point
Burns Avenue
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
357° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
177° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.9753, 26.6719
End coords Destination point
-26.8625, 26.6657
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.3 km 16 min
Start Orkney
Finish Klerksdorp
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  5. Turn right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    13.5 km
  6. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.3 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Klerksdorp → Orkney Orkney to Johannesburg Orkney to Pretoria Orkney to Cape Town Orkney to Durban Johannesburg to Klerksdorp Pretoria to Klerksdorp Cape Town to Klerksdorp
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Klerksdorp
06:38 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R68.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R71.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Orkney Start: Burns Avenue -26.97528, 26.67193
Midpoint
8.2 km
Total: 16.3 km
Midpoint 8.2 km
16.3 km 16 min
Destination Klerksdorp -26.86254, 26.66568

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 16.3 km
Return-cycle span 32.6 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 42.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.97528, 26.67193
Midpoint -26.93057, 26.66620
End -26.86254, 26.66568
Destination services

Available in Klerksdorp

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Klerksdorp
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Klerksdorp
2
  • PEP
    Golf Street, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
  • PEP
    16 Central Avenue, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Klerksdorp
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Klerksdorp
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Klerksdorp
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Klerksdorp
1
  • Dischem
    16 Joe Slovo Road, Klerksdorp, 2571
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Klerksdorp
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Klerksdorp

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Matlosana events and city base
Standout North West city with events and practical depth
Klerksdorp works as more than a service city because it combines events, attractions and practical urban depth within the Matlosana area.
Best for Who this destination suits
Event travel North West city stay Business trip Regional base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final suburb, event venue or hotel matters because the wider Matlosana area is more spread out than a single-town label suggests.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Klerksdorp as a North West city base for events, overnight travel and practical regional movement.
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Questions 8
How far is Orkney from Klerksdorp? +
Orkney is about 16.3 km from Klerksdorp by road.
How long does it take from Orkney to Klerksdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Orkney to Klerksdorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Orkney to Klerksdorp? +
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 to Klerksdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Orkney to Klerksdorp? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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
Orkney
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Klerksdorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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