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Distance from Potchefstroom to B 43

Potchefstroom to B 43 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 172.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 9 min.

N Potchefstroom → B 43
Road distance
172.0 km
M1 M18 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
149.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 9 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
129 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R287.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R289.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R320.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R323.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R379.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R381.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R423.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R426.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R499.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R502.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R556.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R561.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7078, 27.0958
End coords Destination point
-25.8515, 28.2492
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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172.0 km 2 hrs 9 min
Start Potchefstroom
Finish B 43
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Luke Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Retief Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto James Moroka Avenue
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    104.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    29.1 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
    4.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Centurion
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Botha Avenue
    0.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Main Road
    1.7 km
  18. Turn left onto Nellmapius Drive
    3.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Van Ryneveld Avenue
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Saltus Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 8 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.
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
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
Routes ↩ B 43 → Potchefstroom Potchefstroom to Johannesburg Potchefstroom to Pretoria Potchefstroom to Cape Town Potchefstroom to Durban Johannesburg to B 43 Pretoria to B 43 Cape Town to B 43
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 4 min • 1 hr 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at B 43
06:33 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R718.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R756.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint
86.0 km
Total: 172.0 km
Midpoint 86.0 km
172.0 km 2 hrs 9 min
Destination B 43 -25.85150, 28.24917

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 172.0 km
Return-cycle span 343.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 14.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint -26.30602, 27.78988
End -25.85150, 28.24917
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around B 43
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around B 43
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around B 43
3
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around B 43
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around B 43
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around B 43
3
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Questions 8
How far is Potchefstroom from B 43? +
Potchefstroom is about 172.0 km from B 43 by road.
How long does it take from Potchefstroom to B 43? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Potchefstroom to B 43 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Potchefstroom to B 43? +
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 Potchefstroom to B 43? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R287.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R289.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R320.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R323.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Potchefstroom to B 43? +
Yes. There are 8 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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Towns along the route

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: Johannesburg
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: Pretoria
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Krugersdorp
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: Centurion
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Route Locations

Start area
Potchefstroom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
B 43, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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