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Distance from Roodepoort to E 71

N Roodepoort → E 71
Road distance
684.1 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R70
Roodepoort to E 71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 684.1 km in roughly 9 hrs 40 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
474.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 40 min
End point
East
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
580 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,306.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,311.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,590.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,600.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,723.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,730.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,099.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,112.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,267.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,277.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,761.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,778.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
169° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
349° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1564, 27.8858
End coords Destination point
-30.3461, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Roodepoort Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C E 71 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Roodepoort → E 71
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Car
684.1 km
9 hrs 40 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
684.1 km
~10 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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684 km
~1 hr 22 min
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684.1 km 9 hrs 40 min
Start Roodepoort
Finish E 71
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Directions from Roodepoort to E 71 via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Roodepoort to E 71 via R70
Provincial road route R70
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    15.0 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    217.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  10. Turn left
    96.0 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  12. Turn right
    0.4 km
  13. Go straight
    36.1 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  23. Go straight
    11.2 km
  24. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  26. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.1 km
  27. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  30. Turn right onto Trading Post Road
    0.7 km
  31. Turn left
    0.6 km
  32. Continue right
    20.0 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left
    113.0 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left
    31.8 km
  35. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  36. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  37. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  38. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    32.6 km
  41. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  42. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  43. Turn left onto Main Street
    1.6 km
  44. Turn left onto East
    0.2 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ E 71 → Roodepoort Roodepoort to Johannesburg Roodepoort to Pretoria Roodepoort to Cape Town Roodepoort to Durban Johannesburg to E 71 Pretoria to E 71 Cape Town to E 71
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
342.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 50 min • 4 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
113.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 71
06:47 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,859.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R136.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,009.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
342.5 km
Total: 684.1 km
Midpoint 342.5 km
684.1 km 9 hrs 40 min
Destination E 71 End: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 684.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,368.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 342.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -28.70658, 27.45752
End -30.34606, 28.82330
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Questions 9
How far is Roodepoort from E 71? +
Roodepoort is about 684.1 km from E 71 by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort to E 71? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort to E 71 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort to E 71? +
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 E 71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,306.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,311.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,590.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,600.69 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort to E 71? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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 E 71
: Hennenman
From Roodepoort To E 71
Senekal
From Roodepoort To E 71
Mpilo Boulevard
From Roodepoort To E 71
Main
From Roodepoort To E 71
Construction Bypass
From Roodepoort To E 71
Main 1
From Roodepoort To E 71

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E 71, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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