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Distance from Russia Av to 6

N Russia Av → 6
Road distance
347.3 km
N1 N17 N2 R511
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
302.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 21 min
Start point
Russia Avenue
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
261 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R663.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R665.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R807.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R812.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R874.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R878.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,065.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,072.21
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,151.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,155.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,402.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,410.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
111° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
291° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0399, 27.9231
End coords Destination point
-26.9694, 30.7837
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Russia Av to 6 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 347.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Russia Av → 6
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Car
347.3 km
4 hrs 21 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
347.3 km
~5 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
347 km
↑ 1 hr 39 min faster
Flight time
41 min
With airport
~2 hrs 41 min
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347.3 km 4 hrs 21 min
Start Russia Av
Finish 6
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Russia Avenue
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Slovenia Street
    1.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Jubilee Road
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Aureole Avenue
    1.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Aureole Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Aureole Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Witkoppen Road
    6.4 km
  9. Turn right towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards R511: William Nicol Drive
    0.2 km
  11. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.6 km
  12. Take the ramp straight towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.8 km
  17. Merge slight left
    195.8 km
  18. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    96.2 km
  21. Turn right
    1.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    2.9 km
  24. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 9 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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 6 → Russia Av Russia Av to Johannesburg Russia Av to Pretoria Russia Av to Cape Town Russia Av to Durban Johannesburg to 6 Pretoria to 6 Cape Town to 6
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.6 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6
06:27 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,451.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,528.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Russia Av Start: Russia Avenue -26.03994, 27.92312
Midpoint
173.6 km
Total: 347.3 km
Midpoint 173.6 km
347.3 km 4 hrs 21 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 347.3 km
Return-cycle span 694.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03994, 27.92312
Midpoint -26.48112, 29.33025
End -26.96935, 30.78369
Destination services

Available in 6

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
  • Shell
    35 Kerk Street, 2380, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around 6
5
  • Pick n Pay
    Piet Retief, 2380, Gauteng
  • Quickshop
    17 Church Street, Piet Retief
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Church Street, Piet Retief, 2330, Gauteng
  • Boxer
    10 A Zuidend Street, Piet Retief, 2380, Mpumalanga
  • Bonjour
    Church Street, Piet Retief, 2380
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Questions 9
How far is Russia Av from 6? +
Russia Av is about 347.3 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from Russia Av to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Russia Av to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Russia Av to 6? +
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 Russia Av to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R663.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R665.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R807.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R812.62 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Russia Av to 6? +
Yes. There are 27 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Toll: Pretoria
From Russia Av To 6
Western Bypass
From Russia Av To 6
: Johannesburg
From Russia Av To 6
Springs
From Russia Av To 6

Route Locations

Start area
Russia Av, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 25.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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