Distance from Somerset to Johannesburg M1

N Somerset → Johannesburg M1

Road distance

29.5 km

M1 M2 N1 N17

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

19.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.53×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

27 min

Return: 54 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

27 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

65.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

27 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R56.30

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R56.53

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

155° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

335° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0750, 27.9372

End coords Destination point

-26.2322, 28.0193

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

Somerset → Johannesburg M1

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Car

29.5 km

27 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

29.5 km

~27 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Somerset

Finish Johannesburg M1

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

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

12.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto

0.6 km
Turn left

2.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Nasrec Road

1.7 km
Turn right onto Main Reef Road

2.6 km
Take the ramp left towards M2: Bloemfontein

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M1: Bloemfontein

0.6 km
Merge slight left

1.9 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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. 2 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 -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

14.8 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

4.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

65.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg M1

06:39 – 17:28

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 48 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R123.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.59

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R5.90

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R129.73

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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

14.8 km

Total: 29.5 km

Midpoint 14.8 km

29.5 km 27 min

Destination Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng

One-way road span 29.5 km

Return-cycle span 59.0 km

Traversal time 27 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 64.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 14.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint -26.17432, 27.94436

End -26.23220, 28.01933

Nearby places

Places in Johannesburg M1

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Convenience store 0.3 km

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Questions 8

How far is Somerset from Johannesburg M1? +

Somerset is about 29.5 km from Johannesburg M1 by road.

How long does it take from Somerset to Johannesburg M1? +

The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Johannesburg M1 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Somerset to Johannesburg M1? +

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 Johannesburg M1? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R56.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R56.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R68.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R68.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Johannesburg M1? +

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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