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Distance from Somerset to Maxwele

N Somerset → Maxwele
Road distance
891.5 km
Highway dominant · N1
Somerset to Maxwele is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 891.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
624.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 57 min
Return: 21 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
657 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,794.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,801.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,792.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,878.12
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,367.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,376.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,364.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,478.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,114.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,126.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,111.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,260.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
173° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
353° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-31.6478, 28.7049
Taxi Transport options
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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 Maxwele Fog View Forecast →
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Somerset → Maxwele
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Car
891.5 km
10 hrs 57 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
891.5 km
~13 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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891.5 km 657 min
Start Somerset
Finish Maxwele
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Somerset to Maxwele via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.3 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    35.9 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  19. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  20. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right
    212.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    12.4 km
  23. Turn right
    1.6 km
  24. Turn slight right
    0.4 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 32 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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Maxwele → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Maxwele Pretoria to Maxwele Cape Town to Maxwele
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
446.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
148.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maxwele
07:00 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,726.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R178.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,922.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
446.3 km
Total: 891.5 km
Midpoint 446.3 km
891.5 km 657 min
Destination Maxwele -31.64780, 28.70494

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 891.5 km
Return-cycle span 1783 km
Traversal time 657 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 446.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -29.12908, 29.95543
End -31.64780, 28.70494
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Maxwele? +
Somerset is about 891.5 km from Maxwele by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Maxwele? +
The drive usually takes about 657 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Maxwele 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 Maxwele? +
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 Maxwele? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,794.03 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,801.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,792.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,878.12 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Maxwele? +
Yes. There are 32 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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