Distance from Somerset to Port Jackson

N Somerset → Port Jackson

Road distance

1411.9 km

Metro routes · M43 / M5 / N1

Somerset to Port Jackson is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,411.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,261.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 22 min

End point

Port Jackson Road

Return: 30 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

922 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,761.05

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,764.10

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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

-33.9781, 18.5173

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 7 °C Somerset Fair View Forecast → 14 °C Port Jackson Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Somerset → Port Jackson

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Car

1411.9 km

15 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1411.9 km

~21 hrs 43 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 16 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 8 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 54 min faster than driving · Search →

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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 Port Jackson

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Somerset to Port Jackson via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Somerset to Port Jackson via M5 and M43

Metro arterial routes M5M43
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

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

3.4 km
Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: Kromboom Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Kromboom Road

1.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Belgravia Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Port Jackson Road

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

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 toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

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 ↩ Port Jackson → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Port Jackson Pretoria to Port Jackson Cape Town to Port Jackson

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

706.3 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 41 min • 7 hrs 41 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

234.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Port Jackson

07:43 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 39 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,901.86

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.24

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R282.39

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,212.48

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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

706.3 km

Total: 1411.9 km

Midpoint 706.3 km

1411.9 km 922 min

Destination Port Jackson End: Port Jackson Road -33.97810, 18.51734

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1411.9 km

Return-cycle span 2823.8 km

Traversal time 922 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 706.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint -31.07123, 24.44996

End -33.97810, 18.51734

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Somerset from Port Jackson? +

Somerset is about 1411.9 km from Port Jackson by road.

How long does it take from Somerset to Port Jackson? +

The drive usually takes about 922 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Port Jackson 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 Port Jackson? +

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 Port Jackson? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,761.05 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,764.10 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,749.87 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,846.45 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Port Jackson? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Liquor City Claremont

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Gugulethu Square

LiquorShop Checkers

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Standard Bank

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Rondewash Laundry

Pedal Power Association

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