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Distance from Riva to Istanbul

N Riva → Istanbul
Road distance
84.3 km
M63 N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
59.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 6 min
Start point
Riva Close
End point
Istanbul Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
66 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R160.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R161.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R195.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R197.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R212.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R213.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R258.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R260.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R279.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R280.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R340.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R342.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
147° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
327° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8655, 28.1056
End coords Destination point
-26.3182, 28.4307
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Riva to Istanbul is a practical regional trip, covering about 84.3 km in roughly 1 hr 6 min.
Travel modes
Riva → Istanbul
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Car
84.3 km
1 hr 6 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
84.3 km
~1 hr 17 min
65 km/h avg
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84.3 km 1 hr 6 min
Start Riva
Finish Istanbul
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Riva Close
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Villa Garcia North Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Palmas Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Perdeblom Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Perdeblom Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    3.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Summit Road
    3.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Olifantsfontein Road
    1.4 km
  11. Turn right towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    9.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.8 km
  19. Merge slight left
    27.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  21. Turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    3.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Rhokana Avenue
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Atlanta Street
    0.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R187.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Istanbul → Riva Riva to Johannesburg Riva to Pretoria Riva to Cape Town Riva to Durban Johannesburg to Istanbul Pretoria to Istanbul Cape Town to Istanbul
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
42.2 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
33 min • 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
14.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Istanbul
06:36 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R352.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R370.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Riva Start: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558
Midpoint
42.2 km
Total: 84.3 km
Midpoint 42.2 km
84.3 km 1 hr 6 min
Destination Istanbul End: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 84.3 km
Return-cycle span 168.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 6 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 30.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 42.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86554, 28.10558
Midpoint -26.19249, 28.13304
End -26.31816, 28.43065
Destination services

Available in Istanbul

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Istanbul
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Istanbul
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Istanbul
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Istanbul
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Istanbul
6
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Questions 8
How far is Riva from Istanbul? +
Riva is about 84.3 km from Istanbul by road.
How long does it take from Riva to Istanbul? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Riva to Istanbul in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Riva to Istanbul? +
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 Riva to Istanbul? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R160.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R161.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R195.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R197.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Riva to Istanbul? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Riva Close
From Riva To Istanbul
De Ovalle Boulevard
From Riva To Istanbul
: Johannesburg
From Riva To Istanbul
: Germiston
From Riva To Istanbul
Durban
From Riva To Istanbul
Roodepoort
From Riva To Istanbul
Bloemfontein
From Riva To Istanbul
ern Bypass
From Riva To Istanbul
Springs
From Riva To Istanbul
Tonk Meter Way
From Riva To Istanbul

Route Locations

Start area
Riva, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Istanbul, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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