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Distance from Somerset to Alexandra

Somerset to Alexandra is a short everyday drive, covering about 28.2 km in roughly 28 min.

N Somerset → Alexandra
Road distance
28.2 km
M1 M60 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.71×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
End point
Sheep Lane
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R62.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R62.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R69.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R69.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R81.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R82.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R91.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R91.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
101° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
281° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-26.1044, 28.0989
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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28.2 km 28 min
Start Somerset
Finish Alexandra
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    13.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    4.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Sandton
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Marlboro Drive
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Pretoria Main Road
    1.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Florence Moposho Street
    0.9 km
  17. Turn right onto 10th Avenue
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Richard Baloyi Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Alexandra → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Alexandra Pretoria to Alexandra Cape Town to Alexandra
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alexandra
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R117.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R123.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
14.1 km
Total: 28.2 km
Midpoint 14.1 km
28.2 km 28 min
Destination Alexandra End: Sheep Lane -26.10444, 28.09889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 28.2 km
Return-cycle span 56.4 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 74.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.03613, 28.04390
End -26.10444, 28.09889
Destination services

Available in Alexandra

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alexandra
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Alexandra? +
Somerset is about 28.2 km from Alexandra by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Alexandra? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Alexandra in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Alexandra? +
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 Alexandra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R47.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R47.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R52.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R52.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Alexandra? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Somerset To Alexandra
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Alexandra
: Johannesburg
From Somerset To Alexandra
: Sandton
From Somerset To Alexandra
Sheep Lane
From Somerset To Alexandra

Route Locations

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

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