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Distance from Selby M2 to London

Selby M2 to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 443.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 33 min.

N Selby M2 → London
Road distance
443.1 km
N4 R36 R37
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
342.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 33 min
Start point
Soweto Highway
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
333 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R741.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R833.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R978.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R983.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,090.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,099.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,287.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,293.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,434.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,446.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
63° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
243° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2285, 28.0178
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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443.1 km 5 hrs 33 min
Start Selby M2
Finish London
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Soweto Highway
    0.5 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ophir Booysens Road
    0.5 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Ophir Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Mewett Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    1.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Sauer Street
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Pixley Seme Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Marshall Street
    1.6 km
  9. Turn left onto End Street
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    10.8 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  12. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.8 km
  23. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  26. Turn left
    2.3 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  28. Continue
    41.0 km
  29. Turn left
    30.8 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.7 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    0.4 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    2.3 km
  36. Turn right
    0.9 km
  37. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  38. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  39. Turn right
    0.1 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ London → Selby M2 Selby M2 to Johannesburg Selby M2 to Pretoria Selby M2 to Cape Town Selby M2 to Durban Johannesburg to London Pretoria to London Cape Town to London
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
221.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 46 min • 2 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:20 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,852.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,949.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Selby M2 Start: Soweto Highway -26.22846, 28.01777
Midpoint
221.6 km
Total: 443.1 km
Midpoint 221.6 km
443.1 km 5 hrs 33 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 443.1 km
Return-cycle span 886.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 221.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22846, 28.01777
Midpoint -25.72755, 30.02812
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around London
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around London
4
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Questions 9
How far is Selby M2 from London? +
Selby M2 is about 443.1 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Selby M2 to London? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Selby M2 to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Selby M2 to London? +
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 Selby M2 to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R741.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R745.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R826.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R833.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Selby M2 to London? +
Yes. There are 8 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Nelspruit
From Selby M2 To London
Mashishing
From Selby M2 To London
Schoemanskloof
From Selby M2 To London

Route Locations

Start area
Selby M2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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