Distance from Pont M5 to Somerset

N Pont M5 → Somerset

Road distance

1349.4 km

Highway dominant · M5 / N1 / N2

Pont M5 to Somerset is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,349.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,142.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 13 min

Start point

Pont

Return: 30 hrs 27 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

913 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 58 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,715.62

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,726.30

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

41° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

221° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0384, 20.4253

End coords Destination point

-26.0750, 27.9372

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

—

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Pont M5 Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Somerset Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pont M5 → Somerset

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Car

1349.4 km

15 hrs 13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1349.4 km

~20 hrs 45 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from Pont M5 to Somerset

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Hotel Approaching Somerset

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 774 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 774 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Somerset

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 774 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 774 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pont M5

Finish Somerset

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pont M5 to Somerset via N2 and N1

National highway route N2N1
Directions from Pont M5 to Somerset via M5

Metro arterial route M5
Head on Pont

0.1 km
Turn right onto Voortrek Street

0.1 km
Turn right

0.8 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: George

0.1 km
Merge slight right

13.4 km
Turn left

15.3 km
Turn left

17.1 km
Turn right onto Tennant Street

77.4 km
Continue right onto South Street

101.1 km
Continue straight

171.5 km
Continue right towards N1

7.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

18.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff

0.4 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive

4.1 km
Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Apollo Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

675.3 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 36 min • 7 hrs 36 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

97.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

224.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

72.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Somerset

06:50 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

12 hrs 4 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,640.67

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R26.99

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R269.89

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,937.54

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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 Pont M5 Start: Pont -34.03843, 20.42525

Midpoint

675.3 km

Total: 1349.4 km

Midpoint 675.3 km

1349.4 km 914 min

Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1349.4 km

Return-cycle span 2698.8 km

Traversal time 914 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 675.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03843, 20.42525

Midpoint -30.93669, 24.72649

End -26.07500, 27.93722

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 10

How far is Pont M5 from Somerset? +

Pont M5 is about 1349.4 km from Somerset by road.

How long does it take from Pont M5 to Somerset? +

The drive usually takes about 914 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pont M5 to Somerset in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Pont M5 to Somerset? +

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 Pont M5 to Somerset? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,715.62 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,726.30 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,712.70 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,842.90 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pont M5 to Somerset? +

Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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.

What are the postal codes for Pont M5 and Somerset? +

Pont M5: 6470

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sallys beauty institute

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