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Distance from Springs to Lagos

N Springs → Lagos
Road distance
52.9 km
Mixed roads · M7 / N12 / N17 / R59
Springs to Lagos is a practical regional trip, covering about 52.9 km in roughly 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
34.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Start point
Goods Street
End point
Lagos Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R100.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R101.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R123.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R123.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R133.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R133.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R162.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R163.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R175.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R176.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R213.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R214.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
252° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
72° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2550, 28.4373
End coords Destination point
-26.3506, 28.1042
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Springs Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Lagos Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Springs → Lagos
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Car
52.9 km
42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
52.9 km
~48 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Springs to Lagos

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⛽
Convenience store 1.4 km

Shell Select

1448, Gauteng
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Supermarkets 1.5 km

Spar

57 Andries Road
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Schools & education 2.0 km

Administration Office

32 Kamferbos Street, Alberton, 1454
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Convenience store 2.4 km

Quickshop

1 Delphinium Street, Alberton
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Convenience store 2.7 km

Shell Select

1447, Gauteng
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Convenience store 3.0 km

Quickshop

Thokoza
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Government offices 3.3 km

Ekurhuleni Customer Care Center Thokoza

1426 Moepshe Street, Ekurhuleni, 3521
View details → Ekurhuleni
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Convenience store 3.6 km

Quickshop

24 De Waal Street, Alberton
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Quickshop

43 Hennie Alberts Street, Alberton
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Supermarkets 4.0 km

Pick n Pay

Brackenhurst, 1449, Gauteng
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Pick n Pay Express

Kgotso Street, Germiston, 2023, Gauteng
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Supermarkets 4.4 km

FAST. Cycles Bicycle Retailer

96 Holzgen Street, Brackenhurst, 1448
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Fuel stations 4.6 km

Shell

8013 Khumalo Street, 1426, Gauteng
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Clothing & fashion 4.9 km

PEP

Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
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Schools & education 5.2 km

Katlehong High School

209 Moseu Street, Goba Katlehong, 1431
View details → Goba Katlehong
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Clothing & fashion 5.4 km

PEP

3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
View details → Katlehong
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Shopping malls 5.5 km

Motse wa Lijane Shopping Centre

Manzini Street, Hlahatsi Katlehong, 1431
View details → Hlahatsi Katlehong
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Fuel stations 5.5 km

Shell

432, 1431, Gauteng
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Shopping malls 6.1 km

Mall Of The South

Swartkoppies Road
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

52.9 km 42 min
Start Springs
Finish Lagos
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Springs to Lagos via N17 and N12
National highway route N17 N12
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Directions from Springs to Lagos via M7
Metro arterial route M7
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Directions from Springs to Lagos via R59
Provincial road route R59
3 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    2.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right
    8.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Tokaza
    0.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Kliprivier Road
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Maputo Street
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lagos Street
    0.0 km
  23. 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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Lagos → Springs Springs to Johannesburg Springs to Pretoria Springs to Cape Town Springs to Durban Johannesburg to Lagos Pretoria to Lagos Cape Town to Lagos
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lagos
06:43 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R221.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R10.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R232.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs Start: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
26.4 km
Total: 52.9 km
Midpoint 26.4 km
52.9 km 42 min
Destination Lagos End: Lagos Street -26.35061, 28.10418

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 52.9 km
Return-cycle span 105.8 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 43.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -26.25161, 28.21954
End -26.35061, 28.10418
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Questions 8
How far is Springs from Lagos? +
Springs is about 52.9 km from Lagos by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Lagos? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Lagos in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs to Lagos? +
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 Lagos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R100.99 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R101.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R123.00 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R123.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Lagos? +
Yes. There are 14 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

Tonk Meter Way
From Springs To Lagos
ern Bypass
From Springs To Lagos
: Alberton ()
From Springs To Lagos
Vereeniging
From Springs To Lagos
Johannesburg
From Springs To Lagos
Tokoza
From Springs To Lagos
: Tokaza
From Springs To Lagos

Route Locations

Start area
Springs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lagos, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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