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Distance from Somerset to Or Tambo International

Somerset to Or Tambo International is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.1 km in roughly 46 min.

N Somerset → Or Tambo International
Road distance
53.1 km
M43 N1 N12 R21
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
31.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.69×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
46 min
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R88.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R89.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R99.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R99.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R117.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R117.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R130.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R131.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R154.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R155.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R171.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R173.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
103° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
283° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-26.1360, 28.2450
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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53.1 km 46 min
Start Somerset
Finish Or Tambo International
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    27.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12 Toll
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N12
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    7.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R21: Kempton Park
    4.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: Kempton Park
    1.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Tempelhof South Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Louis Botha Road
    0.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Marco Polo Road
    0.4 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 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 -26.129, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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 -26.167, 28.141
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Or Tambo International → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Or Tambo International Pretoria to Or Tambo International Cape Town to Or Tambo International
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.6 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
59.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Or Tambo International
06:31 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R221.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R10.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R233.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
26.6 km
Total: 53.1 km
Midpoint 26.6 km
53.1 km 46 min
Destination Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 53.1 km
Return-cycle span 106.2 km
Traversal time 46 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 47.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.10357, 28.12425
End -26.13601, 28.24498
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
6
  • Poetry
    Poetry, R21, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • The Crazy Store
    The Crazy Store, Caro Road, Ekurhuleni Ward 23, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1622, South Africa
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • PEP
    7 West Street, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • Mr Price Sport
    North Rand Road
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
4
  • ABSA
    182 Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • Standard Bank
    Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • FNB
    182 Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • Nedbank
    Cnr Monument Road & Dam Road Glen Acres Mall, Kempton Park, 1619
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
6
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Or Tambo International? +
Somerset is about 53.1 km from Or Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Or Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Or Tambo International in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Or Tambo International? +
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 Or Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R88.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R89.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R99.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R99.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Or Tambo International? +
Yes. There are 9 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Or Tambo International
Western Bypass
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Toll
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: Germiston
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Durban
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Johannesburg
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eMalahleni
From Somerset To Or Tambo International
Kempton Park
From Somerset To Or Tambo International
Benoni
From Somerset To Or Tambo International

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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Johannesburg to Vereeniging Same province
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Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 25.7 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 23.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 33.2 km

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