Distance from The Link to E47

N The Link → E47

Road distance

1,416.3 km

Mixed roads · M22 / N1 / N2 / R300

The Link to E47 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,416.3 km in roughly 15 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,268.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 25 min

Start point

The Link

Return: 30 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

925 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 10 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,769.66

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,772.72

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0651, 28.0570

End coords Destination point

-33.9956, 18.5614

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 11 °C The Link Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C E47 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

The Link → E47

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Car

1,416.3 km

15 hrs 25 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,416.3 km

~21 hrs 47 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 19 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 5 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 57 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after The Link

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 385 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 385 km from start

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Hotel Soon after The Link

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 385 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 385 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start The Link

Finish E47

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from The Link to E47 via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from The Link to E47 via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from The Link to E47 via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on The Link

0.2 km
Turn left onto The Crescent

0.1 km
Turn right onto Summit Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Bryanston Drive

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bryanston Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Bryanston Drive

3.2 km
Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive

1.1 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

32.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Elijah Loza Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Emdeni Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Shiba Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Magowashu Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mthonjeni Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 20

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 4 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 -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Routes ↩ E47 → The Link The Link to Johannesburg The Link to Pretoria The Link to Cape Town The Link to Durban Johannesburg to E47 Pretoria to E47 Cape Town to E47

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

708.5 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 42 min • 7 hrs 42 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

102.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

235.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E47

07:45 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,920.26

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.33

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R283.27

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,231.85

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin The Link Start: The Link -26.06510, 28.05702

Midpoint

708.5 km

Total: 1,416.3 km

Midpoint 708.5 km

1,416.3 km 15 hrs 25 min

Destination E47 -33.99559, 18.56141

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,416.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,832.7 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 25 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 708.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.06510, 28.05702

Midpoint -31.03539, 24.51721

End -33.99559, 18.56141

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is The Link from E47? +

The Link is about 1,416.3 km from E47 by road.

How long does it take from The Link to E47? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from The Link to E47 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 The Link to E47? +

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 The Link to E47? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,850.22 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,861.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,847.16 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,983.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from The Link to E47? +

Yes. There are 20 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

The Crescent

From The Link To E47

Toll: Bloemfontein

From The Link To E47

Western Bypass

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: Cape Town

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: Mitchell's Plain

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Cape Town International Airport

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Somerset

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Nyanga

From The Link To E47

Ntlangano Crescent

From The Link To E47

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Places from The Link to E47

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Seven Seas Fisheries

Quickshop

Mugg & Bean

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Checkers

Quickshop

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Shoprite

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Tembaletu LSEN School

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Gugulethu Square

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Phoenix Secondary School

Silverstream Primary School

Jumbo Wholesale

Southern Wind Shipyard

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Zisukhanyo Secondary School

Weltevreden Valley Core Primary School

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Western Cape College of Nursing

Heideveld Primary School

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Vanguard Primary School

Shoprite

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Pick n Pay

Vangate Mall

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Halfway TOYOTA

Shell Select

Eazy Costing

Osmans

ARS Credit

Circor Solutions

Shell Select

GP Tyres & Mags

WolfPack

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Builders Express

Checkers

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Woolworths Food

Superspar

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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