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Distance from Somerset to Frankfort

N Somerset → Frankfort
Road distance
182 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R26
Somerset to Frankfort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 182.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
145.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 14 min
End point
Nieuw Street
Return: 4 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
134 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R356.00
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R356.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R354.56
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R367.01
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R469.72
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R470.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R467.82
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R484.25
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R618.05
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R618.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R615.55
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R637.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
158° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
338° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-27.2788, 28.4978
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 12 °C Somerset Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Frankfort Cloudy View Forecast →
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Somerset → Frankfort
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Car
182 km
2 hrs 14 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
182 km
~2 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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182 km 135 min
Start Somerset
Finish Frankfort
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Somerset to Frankfort via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Somerset to Frankfort via R26
    Provincial road route R26
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.3 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    35.9 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right
    28.8 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Beckwith Street
    1.7 km
  18. Turn left onto Park Street
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Nieuw Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Frankfort → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Frankfort Pretoria to Frankfort Cape Town to Frankfort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
91.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 7 min • 1 hr 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
30.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Frankfort
06:48 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R760.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R36.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R801.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
91.2 km
Total: 182 km
Midpoint 91.2 km
182 km 135 min
Destination Frankfort End: Nieuw Street -27.27879, 28.49783

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 182 km
Return-cycle span 364 km
Traversal time 135 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 91.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.57411, 28.39111
End -27.27879, 28.49783
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Frankfort? +
Somerset is about 182 km from Frankfort by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Frankfort? +
The drive usually takes about 135 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Frankfort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Frankfort? +
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 Frankfort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R356.00 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R356.39 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R354.56 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R367.01 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Frankfort? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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