Distance from Somerset to Tulbach

Somerset to Tulbach is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 481.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → Tulbach

Road distance

481.2 km

N1 N14

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

352.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.37×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 27 min

Return: 54 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

387 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

74.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 12 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R805.53

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R809.35

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

2° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

182° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.0750, 27.9372

End coords Destination point

-22.9070, 28.0689

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Somerset

Finish Tulbach

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Apollo Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue

3.6 km
Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive

7.7 km
Turn right towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Merge slight right

191.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

45.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1

0.6 km
Turn left

1.3 km
Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive

11.2 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive

188.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.5 km
Continue straight

9.4 km
Turn right onto Sand Road

13.4 km
Turn right

7.3 km
Turn left

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 27

Known total R958.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 27 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 -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Routes ↩ Tulbach → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Tulbach Pretoria to Tulbach Cape Town to Tulbach

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

241.0 km

Gauteng to Limpopo

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Limpopo

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

34.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

80.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.68

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Tulbach

06:27 – 17:40

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

11 hrs 12 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 16 min

SunriseDawn break

06:27

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,011.43

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.62

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R96.24

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,117.30

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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

241.0 km

Total: 481.2 km

Midpoint 241.0 km

481.2 km 6 hrs 27 min

Destination Tulbach -22.90699, 28.06887

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Limpopo

One-way road span 481.2 km

Return-cycle span 962.4 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 27 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 241.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint -24.33599, 28.91682

End -22.90699, 28.06887

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Somerset from Tulbach? +

Somerset is about 481.2 km from Tulbach by road.

How long does it take from Somerset to Tulbach? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Tulbach in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Somerset to Tulbach? +

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 Tulbach? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R805.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R809.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R897.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R904.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Tulbach? +

Yes. There are 27 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 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 Tulbach

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Route Locations

Start area

Somerset, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Tulbach, Limpopo

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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