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Distance from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Alberton

Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Alberton is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.4 km in roughly 53 min.

N Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State → Alberton
Road distance
73.4 km
45.6 mi • 39.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
67.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 52 min
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R122.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R123.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R136.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R137.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R162.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R162.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R180.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R181.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R213.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R214.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R237.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R239.43
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 8 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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73.4 km 53 min
Start Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State
Finish Alberton
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Fichardt Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto J.B. le Roux Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Eric Louw Road
    0.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Jan Haak
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Jan Haak
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right
    64.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R554
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Swartkoppies Road
    3.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Alberton Boulevard
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
26 min • 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State → Alberton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Alberton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State → Alberton
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State Origin postcode
Not available
Alberton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
19.8 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
19.5 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
26.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Alberton → Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State ↔ Alberton
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State -26.81269, 27.82694
Midpoint
36.8 km
Total: 73.4 km
Midpoint 36.8 km
73.4 km 53 min
Destination Alberton -26.26699, 28.12205

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 73.4 km
Return-cycle span 146.7 km
Traversal time 53 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 23.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.81269, 27.82694
Midpoint -26.56705, 27.99750
End -26.26699, 28.12205
Destination services

Available in Alberton

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Alberton
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Alberton
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Alberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Alberton stands out
Alberton is best understood as south-east Gauteng district planning, not flattened generic metro copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Alberton trip accuracy improves when the exact suburb, mall, office or venue is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Alberton-specific arrivals, business trips and suburban Gauteng planning.
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Questions 8
How far is Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State from Alberton? +
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State is about 73.4 km from Alberton by road.
How long does it take from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Alberton? +
The drive usually takes about 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Alberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Alberton? +
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 Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Alberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R122.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R123.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R136.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R137.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State to Alberton? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Jan Haak
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Alberton
: Parys
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Alberton
Vereeniging
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Alberton
Alberton Boulevard
From Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State To Alberton

Route Locations

Start area
Shoprite Sasolburg 1947 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alberton
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 Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 19.8 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 19.5 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 26.8 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 25.9 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 46.0 km

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