Distance from Somerset to Ring

This route includes 14 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

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

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 ↩ Ring → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Ring Pretoria to Ring Cape Town to Ring

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

594.5 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 34 min • 6 hrs 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

85.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

197.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

64.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Ring

07:30 – 17:27

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:28

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 53 min

SunriseDawn break

07:30

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,963.99

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R23.75

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R237.51

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,225.25

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (24)

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

594.5 km

Total: 1,187.6 km

Midpoint 594.5 km

1,187.6 km 13 hrs 8 min

Destination Ring End: Ring -33.97848, 22.45628

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,187.6 km

Return-cycle span 2,375.1 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 8 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 594.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint -30.57562, 25.44292

End -33.97848, 22.45628

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Questions 9

How far is Somerset from Ring? +

Somerset is about 1,187.6 km from Ring by road.

How long does it take from Somerset to Ring? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Ring 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 Ring? +

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 Ring? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,389.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,399.25 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,387.28 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,501.85 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Ring? +

Yes. There are 14 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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Towns along the route

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From Somerset To Ring

Western Bypass

From Somerset To Ring

: Cape Town

From Somerset To Ring

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Distance from Somerset to Ring

Places from Somerset to Ring

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Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Seven Seas Fisheries

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the Bread Bin

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Quickshop

Checkers

Karoo Rouge

Plat? Coffee

Prince of Tarts

Pick n Pay

No last-stop data near Ring

Checkers

Quickshop

Gracehill College

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

Business Cafe

Prince of Tarts

Shoprite

Outeniqua Primary School

FNB

Nedbank

Build it

Pick n Pay

Plat? Coffee

Bonjour

Quickshop

SMSS

The Sacred Leaf

Denneoord Primary School

Audi Centre George

Jody Stoffels

Oracle Mushrooms

Knapdoen Leather

Bonjour

Checkers

Freshouse Market

West pack

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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