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Distance from Russia Av to Louvain

N Russia Av → Louvain
Road distance
32.6 km
M54 N1 R511
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
24.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
30 min
Start point
Russia Avenue
End point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 1 hr 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R62.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R62.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R75.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R76.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R82.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R82.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R99.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R100.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R107.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R108.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R131.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R132.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
106° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
286° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0399, 27.9231
End coords Destination point
-26.1010, 28.1555
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Russia Av to Louvain is a short everyday drive, covering about 32.6 km in roughly 30 min.
Travel modes
Russia Av → Louvain
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Car
32.6 km
30 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
32.6 km
~30 min
65 km/h avg
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32.6 km 30 min
Start Russia Av
Finish Louvain
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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
    14.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Peace Street
    2.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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 -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Louvain → Russia Av Russia Av to Johannesburg Russia Av to Pretoria Russia Av to Cape Town Russia Av to Durban Johannesburg to Louvain Pretoria to Louvain Cape Town to Louvain
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
16.3 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louvain
06:37 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R136.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R143.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Russia Av Start: Russia Avenue -26.03994, 27.92312
Midpoint
16.3 km
Total: 32.6 km
Midpoint 16.3 km
32.6 km 30 min
Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 32.6 km
Return-cycle span 65.1 km
Traversal time 30 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 61.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03994, 27.92312
Midpoint -26.03575, 28.04240
End -26.10101, 28.15549
Destination services

Available in Louvain

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 Louvain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Louvain
3
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Louvain
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Louvain
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Louvain
5
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Questions 8
How far is Russia Av from Louvain? +
Russia Av is about 32.6 km from Louvain by road.
How long does it take from Russia Av to Louvain? +
The drive usually takes about 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Russia Av to Louvain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Russia Av to Louvain? +
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 Louvain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R62.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R62.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R75.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R76.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Russia Av to Louvain? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. 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 Louvain
Western Bypass
From Russia Av To Louvain
: Alexandra
From Russia Av To Louvain

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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About 13.2 km Difference: 19.3 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 21.3 km

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