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Distance from Roodepoort to O 21

Roodepoort to O 21 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 507.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 52 min.

N Roodepoort → O 21
Road distance
507.3 km
N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
445.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 52 min
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
352 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R849.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R853.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R945.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R953.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,120.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,125.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,248.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,258.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,474.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,481.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,642.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,655.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
39° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
219° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1564, 27.8858
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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507.3 km 5 hrs 52 min
Start Roodepoort
Finish O 21
Map key
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
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Daniel Malan Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto William Nicol Street
    0.4 km
  6. Continue left onto William Nicol Street
    1.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto 14th Avenue
    0.2 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    22.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  16. Turn right
    89.2 km
  17. Turn right
    3.5 km
  18. Turn left
    1.7 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.2 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Turn left
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 39
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 39 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 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 -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ O 21 → Roodepoort Roodepoort to Johannesburg Roodepoort to Pretoria Roodepoort to Cape Town Roodepoort to Durban Johannesburg to O 21 Pretoria to O 21 Cape Town to O 21
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
254.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O 21
06:17 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,120.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R101.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,231.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
254.0 km
Total: 507.3 km
Midpoint 254.0 km
507.3 km 5 hrs 52 min
Destination O 21 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 507.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,014.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 254.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -24.32350, 28.94689
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Roodepoort from O 21? +
Roodepoort is about 507.3 km from O 21 by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort to O 21? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort to O 21 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort to O 21? +
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 O 21? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R849.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R853.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R945.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R953.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort to O 21? +
Yes. There are 39 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Roodepoort To O 21
Western Bypass
From Roodepoort To O 21
Polokwane
From Roodepoort To O 21
Krugersdorp
From Roodepoort To O 21

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O 21, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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