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Distance from Springs to 6

Springs to 6 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 272.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 28 min.

N Springs → 6
Road distance
272.1 km
169.1 mi • 146.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 28 min
Return: 6 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R455.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R457.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R507.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R511.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R601.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R603.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R669.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R675.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R790.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R794.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R881.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R888.20
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for 6
11.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.4°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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272.1 km 3 hrs 28 min
Start Springs
Finish 6
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Goods Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Wit Road
    2.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Secunda
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    164.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    96.2 km
  11. Turn right
    1.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left
    2.9 km
  14. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R221.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Springs → 6
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Springs
Destination area Arrival
6, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Springs → 6
Springs Origin postcode
Not available
6 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
4.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
20.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
117.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
6 → Springs
Springs ↔ 6
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
136.0 km
Total: 272.1 km
Midpoint 136.0 km
272.1 km 3 hrs 28 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 272.1 km
Return-cycle span 544.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -26.47164, 29.67450
End -26.96935, 30.78369
Destination services

Available in 6

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
  • Shell
    35 Kerk Street, 2380, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around 6
5
  • Pick n Pay
    Piet Retief, 2380, Gauteng
  • Quickshop
    17 Church Street, Piet Retief
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Church Street, Piet Retief, 2330, Gauteng
  • Boxer
    10 A Zuidend Street, Piet Retief, 2380, Mpumalanga
  • Bonjour
    Church Street, Piet Retief, 2380
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Springs from 6? +
Springs is about 272.1 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from Springs to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs to 6? +
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 Springs to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R455.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R457.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R507.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R511.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to 6? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Secunda
From Springs To 6

Route Locations

Start area
Springs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 4.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 20.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 117.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 110.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 33.6 km

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