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Distance from Roodepoort Wes to Vaal Reefs

N Roodepoort Wes → Vaal Reefs
Road distance
154.5 km
Provincial mix · R502 / R558
Roodepoort Wes to Vaal Reefs is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 154.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
139.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 16 min
Start point
Stokoe Street
Return: 4 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
136 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R310.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R312.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R310.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R325.52
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R410.28
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R411.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R409.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R429.51
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R539.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R541.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R539.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R565.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1542, 27.8597
End coords Destination point
-26.9247, 26.7508
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Roodepoort Wes Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Vaal Reefs Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Roodepoort Wes → Vaal Reefs
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Car
154.5 km
2 hrs 16 min
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Two-wheeler
154.5 km
~2 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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154.5 km 137 min
Start Roodepoort Wes
Finish Vaal Reefs
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  1. Directions from Roodepoort Wes to Vaal Reefs via R558 and R502
    Provincial road routes R558R502
  2. Head on Stokoe Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Currie Street
    0.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mare Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Gustav Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Randfontein Road
    5.6 km
  7. Turn slight left towards R558
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Adcock Street
    14.0 km
  9. Turn right
    16.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  11. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    21.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R502
    0.5 km
  15. Go straight
    21.1 km
  16. Turn left
    0.5 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Vaal Reefs → Roodepoort Wes Roodepoort Wes to Johannesburg Roodepoort Wes to Pretoria Roodepoort Wes to Cape Town Roodepoort Wes to Durban Johannesburg to Vaal Reefs Pretoria to Vaal Reefs Cape Town to Vaal Reefs
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
77.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 8 min • 1 hr 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vaal Reefs
06:57 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R645.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R679.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort Wes Start: Stokoe Street -26.15417, 27.85972
Midpoint
77.3 km
Total: 154.5 km
Midpoint 77.3 km
154.5 km 137 min
Destination Vaal Reefs -26.92472, 26.75083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 154.5 km
Return-cycle span 309 km
Traversal time 137 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 10.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 77.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15417, 27.85972
Midpoint -26.51954, 27.33159
End -26.92472, 26.75083
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Questions 8
How far is Roodepoort Wes from Vaal Reefs? +
Roodepoort Wes is about 154.5 km from Vaal Reefs by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort Wes to Vaal Reefs? +
The drive usually takes about 137 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort Wes to Vaal Reefs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort Wes to Vaal Reefs? +
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 Wes to Vaal Reefs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R310.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R312.17 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R310.61 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R325.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort Wes to Vaal Reefs? +
No tollgates are 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 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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