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Distance from Roodepoort to 40

Roodepoort to 40 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 298.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 39 min.

N Roodepoort → 40
Road distance
298.6 km
N1 N12 N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
264.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 39 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
219 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R570.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R572.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R694.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R698.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R752.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R755.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R916.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R922.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R989.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R994.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,205.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,213.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
107° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
287° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1564, 27.8858
End coords Destination point
-26.8295, 30.4316
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

298.6 km 3 hrs 39 min
Start Roodepoort
Finish 40
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Louis Botha Drive
    2.6 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Beacon Road
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  13. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    58.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right
    2.1 km
  18. Turn right
    1.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ 40 → Roodepoort Roodepoort to Johannesburg Roodepoort to Pretoria Roodepoort to Cape Town Roodepoort to Durban Johannesburg to 40 Pretoria to 40 Cape Town to 40
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
149.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 40
06:27 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,248.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,314.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
149.2 km
Total: 298.6 km
Midpoint 149.2 km
298.6 km 3 hrs 39 min
Destination 40 -26.82950, 30.43158

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 298.6 km
Return-cycle span 597.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 149.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -26.46798, 29.19289
End -26.82950, 30.43158
Destination services

Available in 40

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 40
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Questions 9
How far is Roodepoort from 40? +
Roodepoort is about 298.6 km from 40 by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort to 40? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort to 40 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort to 40? +
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 Roodepoort to 40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R570.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R572.60 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R694.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R698.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort to 40? +
Yes. There are 24 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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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Roodepoort To 40
: O.R. Tambo International
From Roodepoort To 40
eMalahleni
From Roodepoort To 40
ern Bypass
From Roodepoort To 40
: Springs
From Roodepoort To 40

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
40, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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