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Distance from Somerset to 6 N2

N Somerset → 6 N2
Road distance
1,149.2 km
N1 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,001.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 46 min
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
826 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,194.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,203.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,672.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,689.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,895.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,907.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,526.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,548.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,809.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,825.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,639.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,668.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-34.0356, 23.0519
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Somerset to 6 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,149.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Somerset → 6 N2
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Car
1,149.2 km
13 hrs 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,149.2 km
~17 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,149 km
↑ 9 hrs 28 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 17 min
With airport
~4 hrs 17 min
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1,149.2 km 13 hrs 46 min
Start Somerset
Finish 6 N2
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    21.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue left onto Church Street
    230.8 km
  15. Turn left
    3.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Queen Street
    9.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left
    35.7 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    32.5 km
  20. Turn right
    5.2 km
  21. 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 ↩ 6 N2 → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to 6 N2 Pretoria to 6 N2 Cape Town to 6 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
575.4 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 53 min • 6 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
82.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
191.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
62.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6 N2
07:13 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,803.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R229.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,056.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
575.4 km
Total: 1,149.2 km
Midpoint 575.4 km
1,149.2 km 13 hrs 46 min
Destination 6 N2 -34.03562, 23.05188

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,149.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,298.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 575.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -30.47345, 25.59749
End -34.03562, 23.05188
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around 6 N2
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around 6 N2
5
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Spring Street, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Yo Kimono
    Queen Street, Knysna, 6571
  • Gypsy Bloo
    Gypsy Bloo, Memorial Square, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Norseman Menswear
    Norseman Menswear, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Jet
    Jet, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 6 N2
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 6 N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from 6 N2? +
Somerset is about 1,149.2 km from 6 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to 6 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to 6 N2 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 6 N2? +
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 6 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,194.32 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,203.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,672.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,689.12 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to 6 N2? +
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 6 N2
Western Bypass
From Somerset To 6 N2
: Port Elizabeth
From Somerset To 6 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
6 N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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