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Distance from Somerset to A 2 Berlin

N Somerset → A 2 Berlin
Road distance
939.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N6
Somerset to A 2 Berlin is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 939.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
758.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 48 min
Return: 21 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
648 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,838.04
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,840.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,830.59
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,894.88
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,425.19
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,427.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,415.36
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,500.19
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,191.03
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,194.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,178.11
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,289.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-32.8851, 27.5814
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Somerset → A 2 Berlin
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Car
939.9 km
10 hrs 48 min
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Two-wheeler
939.9 km
~14 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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939.9 km 10 hrs 48 min
Start Somerset
Finish A 2 Berlin
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  1. Directions from Somerset to A 2 Berlin via N1 and N6
    National highway route N1N6
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.8 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    2.4 km
  13. Turn right
    122.1 km
  14. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    135.6 km
  24. Turn right
    2.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  26. Turn left
    1.1 km
  27. Turn right
    6.2 km
  28. Continue straight
    3.1 km
  29. Turn left
    2.0 km
  30. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  31. Continue straight onto Edgar Glass Street
    2.3 km
  32. Turn sharp left onto Legion Street
    0.9 km
  33. Continue slight right onto Legion Street
    0.0 km
  34. Turn right
    0.1 km
  35. 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 ↩ A 2 Berlin → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to A 2 Berlin Pretoria to A 2 Berlin Cape Town to A 2 Berlin
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
470.7 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 24 min • 5 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
156.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 2 Berlin
07:06 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:06
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,928.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R187.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,135.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
470.7 km
Total: 939.9 km
Midpoint 470.7 km
939.9 km 10 hrs 48 min
Destination A 2 Berlin -32.88506, 27.58138

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 939.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,879.8 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 470.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -29.64381, 26.17899
End -32.88506, 27.58138
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from A 2 Berlin? +
Somerset is about 939.9 km from A 2 Berlin by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to A 2 Berlin? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to A 2 Berlin 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 A 2 Berlin? +
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 A 2 Berlin? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,891.50 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,898.94 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,889.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,980.15 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to A 2 Berlin? +
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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: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To A 2 Berlin
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: Aliwal
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