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Distance from Risiville to Sun City

N Risiville → Sun City
Road distance
225.1 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R512 / R566
Risiville to Sun City is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 225.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
169.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 20 min
Start point
McFarlane Street
Return: 6 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
200 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R453.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R454.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R452.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R474.28
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R597.77
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R600.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R597.13
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R625.79
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R786.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R789.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R785.69
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R823.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.6431, 27.9786
End coords Destination point
-25.3445, 27.0940
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Risiville Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Sun City Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Risiville → Sun City
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Car
225.1 km
3 hrs 20 min
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Two-wheeler
225.1 km
~3 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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225.1 km 201 min
Start Risiville
Finish Sun City
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  1. Directions from Risiville to Sun City via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Risiville to Sun City via R512 and R566
    Provincial road routes R512R566
  3. Head on McFarlane Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Brockett Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Ring Road
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  7. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Johannesburg Road
    15.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Vereeniging Road
    7.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Club Road
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Road Number 1
    3.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto Main Road
    3.0 km
  14. Turn left
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right
    1.1 km
  16. Turn right towards N1
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    18.0 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    23.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.7 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards R512: Lanseria
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  23. Continue left
    9.5 km
  24. Turn right
    14.8 km
  25. Merge slight right
    7.1 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R566: Majakaneng
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right
    75.3 km
  28. Turn right
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right
    1.9 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.4 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    0.2 km
  34. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    0.3 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  38. Turn left
    0.5 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R165.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
112.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sun City
06:52 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R941.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R990.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Risiville Start: McFarlane Street -26.64306, 27.97861
Midpoint
112.7 km
Total: 225.1 km
Midpoint 112.7 km
225.1 km 201 min
Destination Sun City -25.34451, 27.09404

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 225.1 km
Return-cycle span 450.2 km
Traversal time 201 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 16.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 112.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.64306, 27.97861
Midpoint -25.80867, 27.89198
End -25.34451, 27.09404
Destination brief

Travelling to Sun City Resort

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

Signature Resort and waterpark break
Standout Resort-scale entertainment near Pilanesberg
Sun City is built around resort entertainment rather than a town centre, which is why families and short-break travellers use it as a contained getaway with golf, pools and the Valley of Waves.
Best for Who this destination suits
Family resort trip Weekend getaway Golf break Waterpark holiday
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Exact resort access and booking details matter because this is a controlled resort arrival, not an ordinary town-centre destination.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Sun City for a resort-led break close to Pilanesberg rather than for general regional touring only.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sun City describes itself as a surf-and-safari destination within about two hours of Johannesburg
The resort is home to the Valley of Waves
It is closely tied to Pilanesberg-side leisure travel
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How far is Risiville from Sun City? +
Risiville is about 225.1 km from Sun City by road.
How long does it take from Risiville to Sun City? +
The drive usually takes about 201 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Risiville to Sun City in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Risiville to Sun City? +
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 Risiville to Sun City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R453.05 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R454.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R452.56 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R474.28 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Risiville to Sun City? +
Yes. There are 12 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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