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Distance from Roma to Sasolburg

N Roma → Sasolburg
Road distance
445.9 km
Provincial mix · R59
Roma to Sasolburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 445.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
346.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 48 min
Return: 11 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
348 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R897.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R900.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R896.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R939.31
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,183.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,188.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,182.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,239.37
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,557.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,563.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,556.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,630.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
287° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
107° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.7656, 31.1564
End coords Destination point
-26.8103, 27.8214
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Roma Cloudy View Forecast → 6 °C Sasolburg Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Roma → Sasolburg
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Car
445.9 km
5 hrs 48 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
445.9 km
~6 hrs 51 min
65 km/h avg
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477 km flight
~6 hrs 35 min
🚗 142 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → JNB (57 min)
🚗 86 km from OR Tambo International
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445.9 km 349 min
Start Roma
Finish Sasolburg
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  1. Directions from Roma to Sasolburg via R59
    Provincial road route R59
  2. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right
    1.9 km
  4. Turn left
    13.8 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.1 km
  6. Turn left
    3.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  8. Turn left
    23.1 km
  9. Turn right
    75.6 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    38.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left
    1.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    71.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    31.1 km
  26. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left onto H F Verwoerd Street
    8.8 km
  28. Continue straight onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    7.4 km
  29. Turn left
    23.9 km
  30. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  31. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  32. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  33. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  34. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  35. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  36. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  37. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  38. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    21.7 km
  39. Turn left onto D.F. Malan Road
    2.2 km
  40. Turn right onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.3 km
  41. Continue make a U-turn onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  42. Turn slight left towards D.F. Malan Road
    0.0 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
222.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sasolburg
06:53 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,863.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,961.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roma -27.76556, 31.15639
Midpoint
222.9 km
Total: 445.9 km
Midpoint 222.9 km
445.9 km 349 min
Destination Sasolburg -26.81028, 27.82139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 445.9 km
Return-cycle span 891.8 km
Traversal time 349 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 222.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.76556, 31.15639
Midpoint -27.15383, 29.58037
End -26.81028, 27.82139
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Questions 9
How far is Roma from Sasolburg? +
Roma is about 445.9 km from Sasolburg by road.
How long does it take from Roma to Sasolburg? +
The drive usually takes about 349 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roma to Sasolburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roma to Sasolburg? +
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 Roma to Sasolburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R897.26 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R900.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R896.29 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R939.31 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roma to Sasolburg? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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