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Distance from Somerset to Selby

Somerset to Selby is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.0 km in roughly 26 min.

N Somerset → Selby
Road distance
21.0 km
M1 M2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R39.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R46.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R46.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R51.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R61.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R61.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R68.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R68.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
148° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
328° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-26.2100, 28.0308
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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21.0 km 26 min
Start Somerset
Finish Selby
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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. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    12.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto University Road
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Kingsway Avenue
    1.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Annet Road
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Annet Road
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Solomon Street
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.8 km
  14. Take the ramp left towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  15. Merge slight right
    1.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Selby → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Selby Pretoria to Selby Cape Town to Selby
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.5 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Selby
06:32 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R87.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R92.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
10.5 km
Total: 21.0 km
Midpoint 10.5 km
21.0 km 26 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 21.0 km
Return-cycle span 42.1 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 80.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.14436, 27.98227
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

Available in Selby

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Selby? +
Somerset is about 21.0 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Selby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Selby? +
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 Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R35.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R35.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R39.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R39.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Selby? +
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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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To Selby
: Durban
From Somerset To Selby

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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