Distance from Ruiterhof to London

N Ruiterhof → London

Road distance

453.1 km

Provincial mix · N12 / N4 / R36 / R37 / R40 / R512 / R533 / R538

Ruiterhof to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 453.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 20 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

338.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.34×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 20 min

Start point

Johnson Road

Return: 10 hrs 41 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

320 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R911.73

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R915.32

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

66° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

246° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.1019, 27.9861

End coords Destination point

-24.8178, 31.0472

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C Ruiterhof Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C London Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Ruiterhof → London

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Car

453.1 km

5 hrs 20 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

453.1 km

~6 hrs 58 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Ruiterhof

Finish London

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Ruiterhof to London via N12 and N4

National highway route N12N4
Directions from Ruiterhof to London via R512 and R36 and R37 and R40 and R538 and R533

Provincial road routes R512R36R37R40R538R533
Head northwest on Johnson Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Elise Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive, R512

3.5 km
Keep left

28.4 km
Keep left

0.4 km
Keep left

2.0 km
Keep right onto N12

237.5 km
Keep left

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof, R36

60.5 km
Keep left

0.6 km
Turn slight left onto N4

23.6 km
Turn slight left onto Northern Bypass, N4

3.1 km
Keep left

0.5 km
Keep right

0.1 km
Turn right onto Sabie Road, R37

0.7 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R37

0.4 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto R37

0.8 km
Turn left onto Madiba Drive, R40

14.2 km
Continue straight onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive, R40

1.0 km
Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street

1.0 km
Turn left onto William Lynn Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Kiepersol Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto R40, R538

1.6 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto R538

18.4 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R538

3.0 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto R538

11.3 km
Continue straight onto R40

30.8 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R40

0.8 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto R40

0.4 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto R533

2.4 km
Turn right

0.9 km
Keep right

0.2 km
Keep right

2.8 km
Turn sharp right

0.1 km
Arrive at your destination, on the left

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R294.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 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 -26.153, 28.132

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

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

226.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

32.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

75.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

24.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at London

06:35 – 17:13

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 37 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 41 min

SunriseDawn break

06:35

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,893.78

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.06

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R90.61

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,993.45

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (40)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Ruiterhof Start: Johnson Road -26.10194, 27.98611

Midpoint

226.5 km

Total: 453.1 km

Midpoint 226.5 km

453.1 km 321 min

Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 453.1 km

Return-cycle span 906.2 km

Traversal time 321 min

Maneuver count 36

Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 226.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10194, 27.98611

Midpoint -25.79005, 29.92213

End -24.81778, 31.04722

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Ruiterhof from London? +

Ruiterhof is about 453.1 km from London by road.

How long does it take from Ruiterhof to London? +

The drive usually takes about 321 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Ruiterhof to London in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Ruiterhof to London? +

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 Ruiterhof to London? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R911.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R915.32 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R910.76 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R954.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ruiterhof to London? +

Yes. There are 15 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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