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Distance from Somerset to Underpass M3

Somerset to Underpass M3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 770.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → Underpass M3
Road distance
770.8 km
N1 R348
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
636.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 17 min
End point
Hoop Street
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
497 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,290.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,296.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,437.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,448.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,702.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,710.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,896.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,911.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,240.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,250.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,495.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,515.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
216° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
36° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0750, 27.9372
End coords Destination point
-30.6449, 24.0145
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

770.8 km 8 hrs 17 min
Start Somerset
Finish Underpass M3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    677.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    58.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R348
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right
    4.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    0.4 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 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.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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 ↩ Underpass M3 → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Underpass M3 Pretoria to Underpass M3 Cape Town to Underpass M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
386.0 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 8 min • 4 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
128.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Underpass M3
06:54 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,221.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R154.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,391.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
386.0 km
Total: 770.8 km
Midpoint 386.0 km
770.8 km 8 hrs 17 min
Destination Underpass M3 End: Hoop Street -30.64491, 24.01451

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 770.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,541.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 386.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -28.97122, 26.32041
End -30.64491, 24.01451
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Underpass M3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Underpass M3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Underpass M3? +
Somerset is about 770.8 km from Underpass M3 by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Underpass M3? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Underpass M3 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 Underpass M3? +
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 Underpass M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,290.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,296.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,437.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,448.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Underpass M3? +
Yes. There are 14 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

: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To Underpass M3
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Underpass M3
Underpass
From Somerset To Underpass M3

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underpass M3, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
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