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Distance from Roodepoort to Somerset

Roodepoort to Somerset is a short everyday drive, covering about 14.6 km in roughly 17 min.

N Roodepoort → Somerset
Road distance
14.6 km
9.1 mi • 7.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R35.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R36.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R42.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R42.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R47.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R47.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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14.6 km 17 min
Start Roodepoort
Finish Somerset
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    1.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Christiaan de Wet Road
    11.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right
    0.0 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Roodepoort → Somerset
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Roodepoort
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Roodepoort → Somerset
Roodepoort Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
5.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
1.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
12.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Roodepoort
Roodepoort ↔ Somerset
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
7.3 km
Total: 14.6 km
Midpoint 7.3 km
14.6 km 17 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 14.6 km
Return-cycle span 29.3 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 61.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -26.12518, 27.90947
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Roodepoort from Somerset? +
Roodepoort is about 14.6 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R24.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R24.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R27.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R27.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort to Somerset? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 5.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 1.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 12.7 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 15.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 39.3 km

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