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Distance from Somerset to Vanderbijlpark

Somerset to Vanderbijlpark is a practical regional trip, covering about 85.4 km in roughly 1 hr 3 min.

N Somerset → Vanderbijlpark
Road distance
85.4 km
N1 R57
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
71.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 3 min
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
63 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R163.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R163.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R198.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R199.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R215.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R216.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R262.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R263.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R283.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R284.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R344.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R347.10
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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
-26.7069, 27.8363
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

85.4 km 1 hr 3 min
Start Somerset
Finish Vanderbijlpark
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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
    41.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Vanderbijlpark
    1.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    8.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Barrage Road
    3.1 km
  13. Continue make a U-turn onto Barrage Road
    1.1 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Vanderbijlpark → Somerset Somerset to Johannesburg Somerset to Pretoria Somerset to Cape Town Somerset to Durban Johannesburg to Vanderbijlpark Pretoria to Vanderbijlpark Cape Town to Vanderbijlpark
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
42.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
31 min • 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
14.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vanderbijlpark
06:38 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R357.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R17.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R375.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
42.8 km
Total: 85.4 km
Midpoint 42.8 km
85.4 km 1 hr 3 min
Destination Vanderbijlpark -26.70689, 27.83627

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 85.4 km
Return-cycle span 170.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 3 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 17.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 42.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.40256, 27.89104
End -26.70689, 27.83627
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
  • Shell
    1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    121 Golden Highway, 1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1804, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Vanderbijlpark
1
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Vanderbijlpark? +
Somerset is about 85.4 km from Vanderbijlpark by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Vanderbijlpark? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Vanderbijlpark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Vanderbijlpark? +
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 Vanderbijlpark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R163.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R163.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R198.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R199.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Vanderbijlpark? +
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 Vanderbijlpark
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Vanderbijlpark
: Vanderbijlpark
From Somerset To Vanderbijlpark
Sasolburg
From Somerset To Vanderbijlpark
Vereeniging
From Somerset To Vanderbijlpark

Route Locations

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

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