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Distance from Somerset to 22

N Somerset → 22
Road distance
589.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N8 / R48
Somerset to 22 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 589.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
505.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 58 min
Return: 13 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
418 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,153.51
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,154.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,148.84
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,189.19
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,522.00
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,523.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,515.83
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,569.07
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,002.63
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,004.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,994.52
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,064.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
218° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
38° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-29.6253, 24.7191
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 7 °C Somerset Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C 22 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Somerset → 22
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Car
589.9 km
6 hrs 58 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
589.9 km
~9 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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589.9 km 6 hrs 58 min
Start Somerset
Finish 22
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  1. Directions from Somerset to 22 via N1 and N8
    National highway route N1N8
  2. Directions from Somerset to 22 via R48
    Provincial road route R48
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.8 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    380.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    75.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R48: Koffiefontien
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    53.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right
    12.5 km
  20. Turn right
    21.1 km
  21. Turn left
    6.1 km
  22. Turn left
    10.4 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 22 → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to 22 Pretoria to 22 Cape Town to 22
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
295.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 29 min • 3 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
98.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 22
07:09 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:19
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
07:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,465.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R117.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,595.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
295.3 km
Total: 589.9 km
Midpoint 295.3 km
589.9 km 6 hrs 58 min
Destination 22 -29.62534, 24.71913

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 589.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,179.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 295.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -28.47593, 27.01672
End -29.62534, 24.71913
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from 22? +
Somerset is about 589.9 km from 22 by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to 22? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to 22 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Somerset to 22? +
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 Somerset to 22? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,153.51 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,154.79 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,148.84 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,189.19 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to 22? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To 22
Western Bypass
From Somerset To 22
Kimberley
From Somerset To 22
: Koffiefontien
From Somerset To 22
Fauresmith
From Somerset To 22

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