Distance from Somerset to Langa

N Somerset → Langa

Road distance

1404.4 km

Highway dominant · M7 / N1 / N7

Somerset to Langa is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,404.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 17 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,258.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 17 min

End point

Rhodes Street

Return: 30 hrs 35 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

917 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 2 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,826.16

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,837.29

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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

-33.9456, 18.5300

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 11 °C Somerset Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Langa Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Somerset → Langa

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Car

1404.4 km

15 hrs 17 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1404.4 km

~21 hrs 36 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 16 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT (2 hrs 31 min)
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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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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 Langa

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Somerset to Langa via N1 and N7

National highway route N1N7
Directions from Somerset to Langa via M7

Metro arterial route M7
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

62.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Goodwood

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

6.3 km
Turn right onto King Langalibalele Drive

0.4 km
Continue onto King Langalibalele Drive

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Langalibalele Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto King Langalibalele Drive

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Langalibalele Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto King Langalibalele Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Rhodes Street

0.2 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

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

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 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 ↩ Langa → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Langa Pretoria to Langa Cape Town to Langa

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

702.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 38 min • 7 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

233.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Langa

07:46 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 6 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,870.29

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.09

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R280.87

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,179.25

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (24)

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

702.5 km

Total: 1404.4 km

Midpoint 702.5 km

1404.4 km 918 min

Destination Langa End: Rhodes Street -33.94556, 18.53000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1404.4 km

Return-cycle span 2808.8 km

Traversal time 918 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 702.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint -31.05257, 24.48302

End -33.94556, 18.53000

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Somerset from Langa? +

Somerset is about 1404.4 km from Langa by road.

How long does it take from Somerset to Langa? +

The drive usually takes about 918 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Langa 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 Langa? +

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 Langa? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,826.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,837.29 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,823.13 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,958.62 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Langa? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Somerset to Langa

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Langa Secondary School

Siyabulela Primary School

Kulani Secondary School

Thembani Primary School

Moshesh Primary School

Isilimela Secondary School

Zimasa Primary School

Bergsig Primary School

Pick n Pay Express

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Vangate Mall

OK Minimark Thornton

Pick n Pay

Dogz at Home Dog Training Centre

Shell

Pick n Pay

WolfPack

Quickshop

Chris & Harry's Butcher

7 Eleven Thornton

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Old Mutual

Shell

MQ's Workshop

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The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Canvasland

Sportsman's Warehouse

Outdoor Warehouse

Pop Up Tyres

Shell Select

Southern Wind Shipyard

Asbestos Removal & Roofing

Premier Clothing Factory Shop

Pick A Bargain

Riverside Auto

PEP

Andre Groenewald Motors

Anglo Auto

Schulman's Home

Excellent Meat Packers

Shell

Symonds Autos

Esteem Auto

Shell

Pedal Power Association

Starke Ayres Garden Centre

Urban Harvest Edible Gardens

Shell Select

Driveshafts Centre Maitland

Quality Office Furniture

Tafelberg Furnishers N1 Northgate

LinkQage (Head Office)

Builders Warehouse

Help a Rural Child Charity Trust

Arepp Theatre For Life

Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA)

Osmans

Research Contracts & Innovation

Shell

Groote Schuur Community Improvement District

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