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Distance from Somerset to S17

N Somerset → S17
Road distance
288.4 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R34
Somerset to S17 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Return: 7 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R563.88
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R564.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R561.60
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R581.32
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R744.01
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R744.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R741.00
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R767.02
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R978.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R980.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R975.00
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,009.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
139° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
319° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-27.7301, 29.5951
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 12 °C Somerset Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C S17 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Somerset → S17
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Car
288.4 km
3 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
288.4 km
~4 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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288.4 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Somerset
Finish S17
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Somerset to S17 via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Somerset to S17 via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.3 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    35.9 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    82.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards R34: Frankfort
    1.0 km
  15. Turn left
    13.2 km
  16. Turn right
    14.9 km
  17. Turn left
    13.6 km
  18. Turn right
    56.7 km
  19. Turn right
    5.4 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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 -26.245, 28.135
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Routes ↩ S17 → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to S17 Pretoria to S17 Cape Town to S17
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Halfway point
144.4 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S17
06:44 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,205.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,268.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
144.4 km
Total: 288.4 km
Midpoint 144.4 km
288.4 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination S17 -27.73005, 29.59514

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 288.4 km
Return-cycle span 576.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.99945, 28.59706
End -27.73005, 29.59514
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from S17? +
Somerset is about 288.4 km from S17 by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to S17? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to S17 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to S17? +
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 S17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R563.88 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R564.50 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R561.60 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R581.32 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to S17? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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