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Distance from Somerset to Sasolburg

Somerset to Sasolburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 94.6 km in roughly 1 hr 11 min.

N Somerset → Sasolburg
Road distance
94.6 km
N1 R57
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
82.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 11 min
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
71 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R180.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R181.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R220.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R221.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R238.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R239.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R290.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R292.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R313.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R314.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R382.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R384.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
188° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
8° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-26.8103, 27.8214
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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94.6 km 1 hr 11 min
Start Somerset
Finish Sasolburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    41.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Vanderbijlpark
    1.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    18.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  15. Go straight onto Jan Haak
    0.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Eric Louw Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Eric Louw Road
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn slight left towards D.F. Malan Road
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R165.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 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.
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
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 ↩ Sasolburg → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Sasolburg Pretoria to Sasolburg Cape Town to Sasolburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
47.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
35 min • 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
15.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sasolburg
06:38 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R395.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R18.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R416.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
47.4 km
Total: 94.6 km
Midpoint 47.4 km
94.6 km 1 hr 11 min
Destination Sasolburg -26.81028, 27.82139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 94.6 km
Return-cycle span 189.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 11 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 23.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 47.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.43595, 27.86381
End -26.81028, 27.82139
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Sasolburg
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Sasolburg
3
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Sasolburg? +
Somerset is about 94.6 km from Sasolburg by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Sasolburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Sasolburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Sasolburg? +
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 Sasolburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R180.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R181.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R220.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R221.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Sasolburg? +
Yes. There are 11 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.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To Sasolburg
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Sasolburg
: Vanderbijlpark
From Somerset To Sasolburg
Vereeniging
From Somerset To Sasolburg
Jan Haak
From Somerset To Sasolburg

Route Locations

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

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