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Distance from Somerset to Princess

Somerset to Princess is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.1 km in roughly 17 min.

N Somerset → Princess
Road distance
16.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
End point
Ontdekkers Road
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R39.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R46.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R46.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
235° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
55° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-26.1297, 27.8511
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.1 km 17 min
Start Somerset
Finish Princess
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Christiaan de Wet Road
    8.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Wilgerood Road
    3.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Ruhamah Drive
    1.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    0.6 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Princess → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Princess Pretoria to Princess Cape Town to Princess
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Princess
06:32 – 17:38
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R67.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R70.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
8.1 km
Total: 16.1 km
Midpoint 8.1 km
16.1 km 17 min
Destination Princess End: Ontdekkers Road -26.12972, 27.85111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 16.1 km
Return-cycle span 32.2 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 62.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.13120, 27.90521
End -26.12972, 27.85111
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Princess
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Princess
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Princess
1
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Princess? +
Somerset is about 16.1 km from Princess by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Princess? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Princess in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Princess? +
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 Princess? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R26.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Princess? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Princess
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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