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Distance from Selby to A26

N Selby → A26
Road distance
279.3 km
Highway dominant · M31 / N17
Selby to A26 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 279.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 35 min
Return: 7 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
215 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R562.07
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R564.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R561.46
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R588.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R741.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R744.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R740.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R776.38
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R975.81
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R979.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R974.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,021.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
103° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
283° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2100, 28.0308
End coords Destination point
-26.6861, 30.5200
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 3 °C Selby Cloudy View Forecast → 3 °C A26 Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Selby → A26
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Car
279.3 km
3 hrs 35 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
279.3 km
~4 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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279.3 km 3 hrs 35 min
Start Selby
Finish A26
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Selby to A26 via N17
    National highway N17
  2. Directions from Selby to A26 via M31
    Metro arterial route M31
  3. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right
    2.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight onto Heidelberg Road
    4.6 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right onto National Route 17
    202.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  11. Turn right
    56.4 km
  12. Turn right
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    2.5 km
  16. Turn right
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 18
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Routes ↩ A26 → Selby Selby to Johannesburg Selby to Pretoria Selby to Cape Town Selby to Durban Johannesburg to A26 Pretoria to A26 Cape Town to A26
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
139.5 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A26
06:40 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,167.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,228.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Selby -26.21004, 28.03085
Midpoint
139.5 km
Total: 279.3 km
Midpoint 139.5 km
279.3 km 3 hrs 35 min
Destination A26 -26.68610, 30.52000

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 279.3 km
Return-cycle span 558.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 139.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21004, 28.03085
Midpoint -26.48225, 29.32841
End -26.68610, 30.52000
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Questions 9
How far is Selby from A26? +
Selby is about 279.3 km from A26 by road.
How long does it take from Selby to A26? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Selby to A26 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Selby to A26? +
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 to A26? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R562.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R564.28 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R561.46 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R588.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Selby to A26? +
Yes. There are 18 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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From Selby To A26
: Springs
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