South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Somerset to Protea Lane

Somerset to Protea Lane is a practical regional trip, covering about 59.7 km in roughly 46 min.

N Somerset → Protea Lane
Road distance
59.7 km
M6 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
48.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
46 min
End point
Protea Lane
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.8 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
R99.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R100.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R111.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R112.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R131.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R132.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R146.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R148.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R173.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R174.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R193.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R194.88
See more fuel details from Somerset to Protea Lane
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
43° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
223° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-25.7556, 28.2689
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Protea Lane

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

59.7 km 46 min
Start Somerset
Finish Protea Lane
Map key
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
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    3.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    7.7 km
  7. Turn right towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    43.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M6
    1.0 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M6
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Lynnwood Road
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Meiring Naude Road
    1.1 km
  13. Turn left onto King's Highway
    0.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King's Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto King's Highway
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road M6 - Chapman's Peak Drive
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M6 - Chapman's Peak Drive. 3 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 -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Protea Lane → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Protea Lane Pretoria to Protea Lane Cape Town to Protea Lane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
29.9 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
4.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Protea Lane
06:30 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R249.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R262.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
29.9 km
Total: 59.7 km
Midpoint 29.9 km
59.7 km 46 min
Destination Protea Lane End: Protea Lane -25.75556, 28.26890

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 59.7 km
Return-cycle span 119.4 km
Traversal time 46 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 28.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 29.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -25.90097, 28.07104
End -25.75556, 28.26890
Destination services

Available in Protea Lane

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Protea Lane
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Protea Lane
1
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Protea Lane? +
Somerset is about 59.7 km from Protea Lane by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Protea Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Protea Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Protea Lane? +
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 Protea Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R99.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R100.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R111.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R112.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Protea Lane? +
Yes. There are 4 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Somerset To Protea Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Protea Lane, 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.

Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 5.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Same province
About 53.5 km Difference: 6.2 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 29.9 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 32.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 39.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Protea Lane to Somerset

Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Protea Lane Pretoria to Protea Lane Cape Town to Protea Lane Durban to Protea Lane

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and distance24.co.za/fuel, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.