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Distance from Prato to Vlakhaas Lane

Prato to Vlakhaas Lane is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.9 km in roughly 11 min.

N Prato → Vlakhaas Lane
Road distance
8.9 km
M47 M8 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.65×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
End point
Vlakhaas Lane
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
47.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R14.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
247° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
67° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1304, 27.9741
End coords Destination point
-26.1496, 27.9247
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.9 km 11 min
Start Prato
Finish Vlakhaas Lane
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cresta Lane
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Cresta Lane
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Republic Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Judges Avenue
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    2.0 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    3.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M8
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto 14th Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right towards M47
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Vlakhaas Lane
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Vlakhaas Lane → Prato Prato to Johannesburg Prato to Pretoria Prato to Cape Town Prato to Durban Johannesburg to Vlakhaas Lane Pretoria to Vlakhaas Lane Cape Town to Vlakhaas Lane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.4 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
60.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vlakhaas Lane
06:34 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R37.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R38.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Prato -26.13037, 27.97413
Midpoint
4.4 km
Total: 8.9 km
Midpoint 4.4 km
8.9 km 11 min
Destination Vlakhaas Lane End: Vlakhaas Lane -26.14962, 27.92467

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 8.9 km
Return-cycle span 17.7 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 169.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13037, 27.97413
Midpoint -26.12218, 27.94588
End -26.14962, 27.92467
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vlakhaas Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Vlakhaas Lane
5
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Vlakhaas Lane
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Vlakhaas Lane
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vlakhaas Lane
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Vlakhaas Lane
4
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Questions 8
How far is Prato from Vlakhaas Lane? +
Prato is about 8.9 km from Vlakhaas Lane by road.
How long does it take from Prato to Vlakhaas Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Prato to Vlakhaas Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Prato to Vlakhaas Lane? +
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 Prato to Vlakhaas Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R14.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R14.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R16.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Prato to Vlakhaas Lane? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Cresta Lane
From Prato To Vlakhaas Lane
: Bloemfontein
From Prato To Vlakhaas Lane
Western Bypass
From Prato To Vlakhaas Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Prato, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vlakhaas Lane, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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