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Distance from Somerset to 29

Somerset to 29 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 308.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → 29
Road distance
308.0 km
N1 N12 N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
257.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 6 min
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
246 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R515.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R518.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R574.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R579.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R680.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R683.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R757.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R764.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R895.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R899.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R997.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,005.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
108° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
288° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-26.7609, 30.4083
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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308.0 km 4 hrs 6 min
Start Somerset
Finish 29
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  11. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right
    1.3 km
  25. Turn right
    1.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 29 → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to 29 Pretoria to 29 Cape Town to 29
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
153.9 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 29
06:26 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,287.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,355.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
153.9 km
Total: 308.0 km
Midpoint 153.9 km
308.0 km 4 hrs 6 min
Destination 29 -26.76093, 30.40830

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 308.0 km
Return-cycle span 616.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 153.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.46091, 29.16843
End -26.76093, 30.40830
Destination services

Available in 29

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 29
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from 29? +
Somerset is about 308.0 km from 29 by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to 29? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to 29 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to 29? +
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 29? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R515.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R518.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R574.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R579.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to 29? +
Yes. There are 25 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. 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 29
Western Bypass
From Somerset To 29
: O.R. Tambo International
From Somerset To 29
eMalahleni
From Somerset To 29
ern Bypass
From Somerset To 29
: Springs
From Somerset To 29

Route Locations

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

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