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Distance from Selby to London

Selby to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 436.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 8 min.

N Selby → London
Road distance
436.0 km
270.9 mi • 235.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
340.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 8 min
Return: 10 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R729.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R733.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R812.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R819.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R962.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R967.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,072.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,081.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,267.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,273.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,411.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,422.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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436.0 km 5 hrs 8 min
Start Selby
Finish London
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head south
    9.6 km
  2. Keep left
    4.9 km
  3. Keep left
    0.2 km
  4. Keep right
    2.7 km
  5. Keep right onto N12
    237.5 km
  6. Keep left
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof, R36
    60.5 km
  8. Keep left
    0.6 km
  9. Turn slight left onto N4
    23.6 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Northern Bypass, N4
    3.1 km
  11. Keep left
    0.5 km
  12. Keep right
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Sabie Road, R37
    0.7 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R37
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto R37
    0.3 km
  16. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto R37
    0.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto R37
    0.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Madiba Drive, R40
    14.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive, R40
    1.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.0 km
  22. Turn left onto William Lynn Street
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Kiepersol Street
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left onto R40, R538
    1.6 km
  25. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto R538
    0.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto R538
    18.2 km
  27. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R538
    0.0 km
  28. Continue straight onto R538
    3.0 km
  29. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto R538
    0.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto R538
    11.3 km
  31. Continue straight onto R40
    30.8 km
  32. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R40
    0.0 km
  33. Continue straight onto R40
    0.7 km
  34. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto R40
    0.0 km
  35. Continue straight onto R40
    0.4 km
  36. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto R533
    0.0 km
  37. Continue straight onto R533
    2.3 km
  38. Turn right
    0.9 km
  39. Keep right
    0.2 km
  40. Keep right
    2.8 km
  41. Turn sharp right
    0.1 km
  42. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 3 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
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 -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
218.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 34 min • 2 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Selby → London
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Selby, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
London
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Selby → London
Selby Origin postcode
Not available
London Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
142.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
159.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
63.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
London → Selby
Selby ↔ London
Selby to Johannesburg Related trip
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Selby to Pretoria Related trip
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Selby to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Selby -26.21004, 28.03085
Midpoint
218.0 km
Total: 436.0 km
Midpoint 218.0 km
436.0 km 5 hrs 8 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 436.0 km
Return-cycle span 871.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 218.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21004, 28.03085
Midpoint -25.75498, 29.99607
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
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 from London? +
Selby is about 436.0 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Selby to London? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Selby to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Selby 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 to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R729.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R733.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R812.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R819.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Selby to London? +
Yes. There are 9 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

Schoemanskloof
From Selby To London
ern Bypass
From Selby To London

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 142.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 159.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 63.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 281.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 274.5 km

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