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Distance from Somerset to Toll R603

Somerset to Toll R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 849.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → Toll R603
Road distance
849.6 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
607.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 21 min
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
681 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,422.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,428.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,584.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,597.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,876.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,885.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,090.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,107.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,469.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,480.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,750.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,772.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
163° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
343° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-31.2925, 29.7968
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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849.6 km 11 hrs 21 min
Start Somerset
Finish Toll R603
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    1.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    35.9 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  18. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  19. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right
    50.2 km
  21. Turn left
    33.5 km
  22. Continue straight
    72.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Main Street
    1.5 km
  25. Turn left
    3.2 km
  26. Continue straight
    4.0 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    12.6 km
  28. Turn left
    0.0 km
  29. Turn left
    1.4 km
  30. Turn slight right
    5.5 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 32 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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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 ↩ Toll R603 → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Toll R603 Pretoria to Toll R603 Cape Town to Toll R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
425.4 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 40 min • 5 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
61.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
141.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Toll R603
06:35 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,551.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R169.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,738.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
425.4 km
Total: 849.6 km
Midpoint 425.4 km
849.6 km 11 hrs 21 min
Destination Toll R603 -31.29253, 29.79683

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 849.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,699.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 425.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -29.01750, 29.82034
End -31.29253, 29.79683
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Toll R603
1
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Toll R603? +
Somerset is about 849.6 km from Toll R603 by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Toll R603? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Toll R603 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 Toll R603? +
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 Toll R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,422.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,428.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,584.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,597.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Toll R603? +
Yes. There are 32 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

: Pretoria
From Somerset To Toll R603
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Toll R603

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Toll R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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