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Distance from S20 to Aachen

N S20 → Aachen
Road distance
272.3 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R103
S20 to Aachen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 272.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
226.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 12 min
End point
Aachen Road
Return: 8 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
252 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R548.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R550.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R547.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R573.74
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R723.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R725.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R722.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R757.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R951.48
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R955.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R950.46
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R996.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
7° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
187° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5013, 28.8401
End coords Destination point
-26.4751, 29.1079
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C S20 Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Aachen Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
S20 → Aachen
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Car
272.3 km
4 hrs 12 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
272.3 km
~4 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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272.3 km 4 hrs 12 min
Start S20
Finish Aachen
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from S20 to Aachen via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from S20 to Aachen via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  3. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right
    4.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    25.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  7. Turn right
    2.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  11. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    52.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Vrede
    1.4 km
  18. Go straight
    40.8 km
  19. Turn right
    13.6 km
  20. Go straight
    56.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    2.8 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right
    54.6 km
  26. Turn right onto Elias Motswaledi Street
    0.6 km
  27. Turn right onto Stellenbosch Road
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Aachen → S20 S20 to Johannesburg S20 to Pretoria S20 to Cape Town S20 to Durban Johannesburg to Aachen Pretoria to Aachen Cape Town to Aachen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.5 km
Free State to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aachen
06:48 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,138.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,198.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 S20 -28.50133, 28.84009
Midpoint
136.5 km
Total: 272.3 km
Midpoint 136.5 km
272.3 km 4 hrs 12 min
Destination Aachen End: Aachen Road -26.47513, 29.10786

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 272.3 km
Return-cycle span 544.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.50133, 28.84009
Midpoint -27.49107, 29.00503
End -26.47513, 29.10786
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Questions 9
How far is S20 from Aachen? +
S20 is about 272.3 km from Aachen by road.
How long does it take from S20 to Aachen? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from S20 to Aachen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from S20 to Aachen? +
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 S20 to Aachen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R548.05 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R550.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R547.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R573.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from S20 to Aachen? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

Wilgepark
From S20 To Aachen
Harrismith
From S20 To Aachen
: Johannesburg
From S20 To Aachen
: Vrede
From S20 To Aachen

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