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Distance from Somerset to Ghana Loop

Somerset to Ghana Loop is a short everyday drive, covering about 28.8 km in roughly 26 min.

N Somerset → Ghana Loop
Road distance
28.8 km
M54 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
18.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
End point
Ghana Loop
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R54.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R63.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R70.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R71.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R83.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R84.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R93.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R94.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
98° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
278° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-26.0981, 28.1169
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

28.8 km 26 min
Start Somerset
Finish Ghana Loop
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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
    19.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.9 km
  11. Turn right onto Vincent Tshabalala Road
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto London Road
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto London Road
    0.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto South Africa Crescent
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto South Africa Crescent
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto South Africa Boulevard
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Cote Divoire Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Ghana Loop
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 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 e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Ghana Loop → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Ghana Loop Pretoria to Ghana Loop Cape Town to Ghana Loop
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.4 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ghana Loop
06:31 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R120.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R126.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
14.4 km
Total: 28.8 km
Midpoint 14.4 km
28.8 km 26 min
Destination Ghana Loop End: Ghana Loop -26.09813, 28.11690

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 28.8 km
Return-cycle span 57.6 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 65.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.03690, 28.04697
End -26.09813, 28.11690
Destination services

Available in Ghana Loop

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 Ghana Loop
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Ghana Loop
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Ghana Loop
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Ghana Loop
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ghana Loop
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Ghana Loop
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Ghana Loop
6
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Ghana Loop? +
Somerset is about 28.8 km from Ghana Loop by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Ghana Loop? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Ghana Loop in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Ghana Loop? +
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 Ghana Loop? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R48.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R48.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R53.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R54.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Ghana Loop? +
Yes. There are 5 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 Ghana Loop
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Ghana Loop
: Alexandra
From Somerset To Ghana Loop
Africa Crescent
From Somerset To Ghana Loop
Africa Boulevard
From Somerset To Ghana Loop

Route Locations

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

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