Distance from Somerset to City N9

N Somerset → City N9

Road distance

1403.7 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R44

Somerset to City N9 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,403.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,246.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 26 min

Return: 30 hrs 52 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

926 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 11 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,744.89

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,747.92

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

222° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

42° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0750, 27.9372

End coords Destination point

-34.1156, 18.8960

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 5 °C Somerset Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C City N9 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Somerset → City N9

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Car

1403.7 km

15 hrs 26 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1403.7 km

~21 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Soon after Somerset

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 378 km from start

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B 378 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Soon after Somerset

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 378 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 378 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Somerset

Finish City N9

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Somerset to City N9 via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Somerset to City N9 via R44

Provincial road route R44
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Apollo Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue

1.3 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive

4.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

21.8 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

28.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington

0.5 km
Turn left

17.2 km
Continue straight onto Strand Road

4.7 km
Continue straight onto Broadway Boulevard

9.1 km
Turn left onto Old Stellenbosch Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Old Stellenbosch Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Old Stellenbosch Road

2.6 km
Turn left onto Main Road

1.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Main Road

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Main Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry's Pass Road

2.6 km
Go straight onto Old Sir Lowry's Pass Road

2.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn slight right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

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.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

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 ↩ City N9 → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to City N9 Pretoria to City N9 Cape Town to City N9

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

702.2 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 43 min • 7 hrs 43 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

233.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at City N9

07:42 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:42

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,867.30

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.07

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R280.73

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,176.11

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

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

702.2 km

Total: 1403.7 km

Midpoint 702.2 km

1403.7 km 926 min

Destination City N9 -34.11558, 18.89596

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1403.7 km

Return-cycle span 2807.4 km

Traversal time 926 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 702.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint -31.05101, 24.48573

End -34.11558, 18.89596

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Somerset from City N9? +

Somerset is about 1403.7 km from City N9 by road.

How long does it take from Somerset to City N9? +

The drive usually takes about 926 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset to City N9 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 City N9? +

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 City N9? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,744.89 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,747.92 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,733.77 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,829.78 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset to City N9? +

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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Gordon's Bay Charity Chest

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Rosby's Motor Spares

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Ackermans

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Crawford Steel Services

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Greeff Gordon's Bay & Strand

Black Crown

Choice Clothing

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Old Cape Mall

Nicole Jordan Designer Studio

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