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Distance from Russia Av to A20 Messina

N Russia Av → A20 Messina
Road distance
516.8 km
Highway dominant · N14
Russia Av to A20 Messina is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 516.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
462.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 40 min
Start point
Russia Avenue
End point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 11 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
340 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,039.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,044.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,038.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,088.69
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,372.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,377.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,370.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,436.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,805.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,812.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,803.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,890.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0399, 27.9231
End coords Destination point
-22.3454, 30.0269
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 18 °C Russia Av Clear Sky View Forecast → 23 °C A20 Messina Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Russia Av → A20 Messina
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Car
516.8 km
5 hrs 40 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
516.8 km
~7 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Russia Av to A20 Messina

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Convenience store Near Russia Av

Shell Select

2125, Gauteng 0 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Russia Av

Shoprite

United States of America Avenue, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2189, Gauteng 3 km from start
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Food & drink Near Russia Av

The Loaf

279 Church Street, 2188 5 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Russia Av

Pick n Pay Hyper

Pretoria, 0157 30 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Russia Av

Shell Select

Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng 45 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Russia Av

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

73B 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081 45 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Russia Av

Sungardens Coffee Shop

18 Twig Street 48 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Russia Av

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 59 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Russia Av

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 59 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Russia Av

Shell

0407, Gauteng 89 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

0700, Limpopo 275 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

0699, Limpopo 275 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Corner Bakery

Polokwane, 0699 288 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Bonjour

N1, Louis Trichardt, 0920 352 km from start
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516.8 km 5 hrs 40 min
Start Russia Av
Finish A20 Messina
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Russia Av to A20 Messina via N14
    National highway N14
  2. Head on Russia Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto South Africa Drive
    3.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    4.2 km
  5. Turn right towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    191.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    5.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    10.8 km
  12. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    72.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Musina
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Old National Road
    2.5 km
  17. Turn left
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Harper Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,202.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Routes ↩ A20 Messina → Russia Av Russia Av to Johannesburg Russia Av to Pretoria Russia Av to Cape Town Russia Av to Durban Johannesburg to A20 Messina Pretoria to A20 Messina Cape Town to A20 Messina
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Halfway point
258.9 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
85.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A20 Messina
06:36 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,160.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,273.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
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
258.9 km
Total: 516.8 km
Midpoint 258.9 km
516.8 km 5 hrs 40 min
Destination A20 Messina End: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 516.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,033.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 258.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03994, 27.92312
Midpoint -24.19762, 29.06317
End -22.34535, 30.02685
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Questions 9
How far is Russia Av from A20 Messina? +
Russia Av is about 516.8 km from A20 Messina by road.
How long does it take from Russia Av to A20 Messina? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Russia Av to A20 Messina in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Russia Av to A20 Messina? +
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 A20 Messina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,039.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,044.04 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,038.83 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,088.69 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Russia Av to A20 Messina? +
Yes. There are 33 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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