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Distance from Pile to London

N Pile → London
Road distance
315.5 km
Pile to London is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 315.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 53 min
Return: 9 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
293 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R617.01
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R617.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R614.51
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R636.10
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R814.11
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R815.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R810.82
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R839.29
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,071.20
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,072.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,066.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,104.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
166° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
346° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.7722, 30.4753
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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 17 °C Pile Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C London Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pile → London
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Car
315.5 km
4 hrs 53 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
315.5 km
~4 hrs 51 min
65 km/h avg
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315.5 km 294 min
Start Pile
Finish London
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  4. Turn right
    9.6 km
  5. Turn right
    8.9 km
  6. Turn left
    8.2 km
  7. Turn right
    7.3 km
  8. Turn left
    4.7 km
  9. Turn right
    4.3 km
  10. Turn right
    44.6 km
  11. Turn left
    42.8 km
  12. Turn right
    2.3 km
  13. Turn left
    4.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    10.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    25.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.4 km
  17. Turn right
    24.9 km
  18. Turn slight left
    66.9 km
  19. Turn left
    7.9 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  21. Continue
    0.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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    0.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    23.6 km
  26. Turn right onto Shatale
    3.5 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right
    0.5 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  30. Turn left
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ London → Pile Pile to Johannesburg Pile to Pretoria Pile to Cape Town Pile to Durban Johannesburg to London Pretoria to London Cape Town to London
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
158.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:33 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,318.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R63.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,388.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pile -22.77222, 30.47528
Midpoint
158.1 km
Total: 315.5 km
Midpoint 158.1 km
315.5 km 294 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 315.5 km
Return-cycle span 631 km
Traversal time 294 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 9.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.77222, 30.47528
Midpoint -23.76609, 30.99370
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is Pile from London? +
Pile is about 315.5 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Pile to London? +
The drive usually takes about 294 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pile to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pile to London? +
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 Pile to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R617.01 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R617.69 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R614.51 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R636.10 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pile to London? +
No tollgates are 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 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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