Distance from S17 to Somerset

N S17 → Somerset

Road distance

288.8 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R512

S17 to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

246.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 47 min

Return: 7 hrs 34 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

227 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

76.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 2 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R564.78

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R565.40

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

318° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

138° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.7301, 29.5951

End coords Destination point

-26.0750, 27.9372

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 12 °C S17 Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Somerset Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

S17 → Somerset

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Car

288.8 km

3 hrs 47 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

288.8 km

~4 hrs 26 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start S17

Finish Somerset

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from S17 to Somerset via N3

National highway N3
Directions from S17 to Somerset via R512

Provincial road route R512
Start your journey

5.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

56.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

13.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

14.9 km
Turn left

13.5 km
Take the ramp right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.8 km
Merge slight right

82.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

95.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate

0.1 km
Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive

2.5 km
Turn left onto Olievenhout Avenue

1.5 km
Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue

1.0 km
Turn left onto Apollo Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 22

Known total R678.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

144.6 km

Free State to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

20.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

48.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Somerset

06:48 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 1 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,207.23

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.78

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R57.76

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,270.77

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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 S17 -27.73005, 29.59514

Midpoint

144.6 km

Total: 288.8 km

Midpoint 144.6 km

288.8 km 3 hrs 47 min

Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Gauteng

One-way road span 288.8 km

Return-cycle span 577.6 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 144.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.73005, 29.59514

Midpoint -26.99916, 28.59669

End -26.07500, 27.93722

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is S17 from Somerset? +

S17 is about 288.8 km from Somerset by road.

How long does it take from S17 to Somerset? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from S17 to Somerset in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from S17 to Somerset? +

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 S17 to Somerset? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R564.78 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R565.40 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R562.49 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R582.24 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from S17 to Somerset? +

Yes. There are 22 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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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FNB

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Digital Data System (Pty) Ltd

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Little Jays Nursury School

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LiquorShop Checkers

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Loco Liq

Decathlon

Leroy Merlin

The Loaf

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Keren

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Jumping Bean

Cyber Connect

Retro Games

the farmhouse

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Pick n Pay Clothing

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