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Distance from Springs to Alberton

N Springs → Alberton
Road distance
39.6 km
N12 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
31.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Goods Street
End point
Voortrekker Road
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R75.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R75.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R92.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R92.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R99.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R100.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R121.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R122.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R131.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R131.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R159.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R160.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2550, 28.4373
End coords Destination point
-26.2670, 28.1221
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Springs to Alberton is a short everyday drive, covering about 39.6 km in roughly 32 min.
Travel modes
Springs → Alberton
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Car
39.6 km
32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
39.6 km
~36 min
65 km/h avg
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Start, destination and route line.

39.6 km 32 min
Start Springs
Finish Alberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Goods Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto South Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    1.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight onto Springs Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    2.4 km
  8. Turn right towards N17
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    30.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    1.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.5 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R187.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Alberton → Springs Springs to Johannesburg Springs to Pretoria Springs to Cape Town Springs to Durban Johannesburg to Alberton Pretoria to Alberton Cape Town to Alberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alberton
06:38 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R165.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R174.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs Start: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
19.8 km
Total: 39.6 km
Midpoint 19.8 km
39.6 km 32 min
Destination Alberton End: Voortrekker Road -26.26699, 28.12205

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 39.6 km
Return-cycle span 79.1 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 43.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -26.25212, 28.28650
End -26.26699, 28.12205
Destination services

Available in Alberton

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Alberton
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Alberton
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Alberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Alberton stands out
Alberton is best understood as south-east Gauteng district planning, not flattened generic metro copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Alberton trip accuracy improves when the exact suburb, mall, office or venue is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Alberton-specific arrivals, business trips and suburban Gauteng planning.
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Questions 8
How far is Springs from Alberton? +
Springs is about 39.6 km from Alberton by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Alberton? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Alberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs to Alberton? +
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 Alberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R75.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R75.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R92.00 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R92.57 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Alberton? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Tonk Meter Way
From Springs To Alberton
ern Bypass
From Springs To Alberton
Johannesburg
From Springs To Alberton

Route Locations

Start area
Springs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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