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Distance from Selby to Somerset

Selby to Somerset is a short everyday drive, covering about 28.7 km in roughly 26 min.

N Selby → Somerset
Road distance
28.7 km
M2 M5 N1 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.63×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R54.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R63.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R70.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R71.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R83.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R83.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R93.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R93.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2100, 28.0309
End coords Destination point
-26.0750, 27.9372
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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28.7 km 26 min
Start Selby
Finish Somerset
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Go straight
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Ntemi Piliso Street
    0.0 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards M2
    0.2 km
  5. Merge slight right
    1.8 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    2.4 km
  11. Turn right towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    12.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Somerset → Selby Selby to Johannesburg Selby to Pretoria Selby to Cape Town Selby to Durban Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.4 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somerset
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R120.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R126.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Selby -26.21004, 28.03085
Midpoint
14.4 km
Total: 28.7 km
Midpoint 14.4 km
28.7 km 26 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 28.7 km
Return-cycle span 57.4 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 73.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21004, 28.03085
Midpoint -26.17552, 27.94450
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Selby from Somerset? +
Selby is about 28.7 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Selby to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Selby to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Selby 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 Selby to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R48.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R48.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R53.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R54.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Selby to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

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

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