Distance from Somerset to Black River Parkway

N Somerset → Black River Parkway

Road distance

1,408.9 km

Highway dominant · M28 / N1 / N12 / N9 / R101 / R58 / R60

Somerset to Black River Parkway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,408.9 km in roughly 13 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,261.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 53 min

Return: 27 hrs 46 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

833 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

101.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

15 hrs 23 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,755.08

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,758.12

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0750, 27.9372

End coords Destination point

-33.9462, 18.4847

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Somerset Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Black River Parkway Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Somerset → Black River Parkway

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Car

1,408.9 km

13 hrs 53 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,408.9 km

~21 hrs 40 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 16 km to Lanseria International
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🚗 11 km from Cape Town International
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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Somerset

Finish Black River Parkway

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Somerset to Black River Parkway via N1 and N9 and N12

National highway route N1N9N12
Directions from Somerset to Black River Parkway via M28

Metro arterial route M28
Directions from Somerset to Black River Parkway via R58 and R60 and R101

Provincial road routes R58R60R101
Head northwest

0.0 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Apollo Road

0.2 km
Keep left

1.2 km
Keep left

4.4 km
Keep left

23.1 km
Keep right onto N1

405.7 km
Continue straight onto N1

195.9 km
Keep left

0.4 km
Keep right

0.0 km
Turn right onto Station Road, R58

0.3 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn slight left onto N1

2.3 km
Keep left

1.2 km
Turn sharp right onto N9

0.0 km
Keep left

1.0 km
Continue straight onto N1

310.7 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Donkin Street, N1, N12

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Donkin Street, N1, N12

352.7 km
Keep right

0.2 km
Turn left onto High Street, R60

0.0 km
Turn right onto N1

24.5 km
Keep left

0.3 km
Turn sharp right onto R101

0.0 km
Turn left onto N1

78.7 km
Keep left

0.3 km
Keep right

3.9 km
Keep left

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Milner Road, M28

0.1 km
Keep right

0.6 km
Arrive at your destination, straight ahead

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 18

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 18 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.

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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 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 ↩ Black River Parkway → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Black River Parkway Pretoria to Black River Parkway Cape Town to Black River Parkway

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

704.4 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 56 min • 6 hrs 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

234.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Black River Parkway

07:48 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,889.09

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.18

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R281.77

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,199.05

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint

704.4 km

Total: 1,408.9 km

Midpoint 704.4 km

1,408.9 km 13 hrs 53 min

Destination Black River Parkway -33.94617, 18.48470

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,408.9 km

Return-cycle span 2,817.7 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 53 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 704.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint -31.05874, 24.47218

End -33.94617, 18.48470

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Somerset from Black River Parkway? +

Somerset is about 1,408.9 km from Black River Parkway by road.

How long does it take from Somerset to Black River Parkway? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Black River Parkway 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 Black River Parkway? +

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 Black River Parkway? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,835.22 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,846.38 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,832.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,968.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Black River Parkway? +

Yes. There are 18 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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Jan Kriel Garage & Panel Shop

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