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Distance from Transvaal to Riva

N Transvaal → Riva
Road distance
502.5 km
R55
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
454.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 2 min
Start point
Transvaal
End point
Riva Close
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
362 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R959.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R963.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,168.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,175.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,265.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,271.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,541.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,551.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,665.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,672.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,028.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,041.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.6914, 24.7784
End coords Destination point
-25.8655, 28.1056
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Transvaal to Riva is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 502.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Transvaal → Riva
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Car
502.5 km
6 hrs 2 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
502.5 km
~7 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
502 km
↑ 3 hrs 2 min faster
Flight time
1 hr
With airport
~3 hrs
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502.5 km 6 hrs 2 min
Start Transvaal
Finish Riva
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Transvaal
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal
    102.2 km
  3. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    24.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    105.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Main Reef Road
    23.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Windsor Road
    6.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Paardekraal Drive
    9.8 km
  11. Continue straight
    34.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R55: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    3.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Perdeblom Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Palmas Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Villa Garcia North Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Riva Close
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Riva → Transvaal Transvaal to Johannesburg Transvaal to Pretoria Transvaal to Cape Town Transvaal to Durban Johannesburg to Riva Pretoria to Riva Cape Town to Riva
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Halfway point
251.4 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 1 min • 3 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Riva
06:37 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,100.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,210.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Transvaal Start: Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint
251.4 km
Total: 502.5 km
Midpoint 251.4 km
502.5 km 6 hrs 2 min
Destination Riva End: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 502.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,004.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 251.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint -27.02172, 26.15895
End -25.86554, 28.10558
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Riva
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Riva
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Riva
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Riva
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Riva
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Riva
2
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Questions 9
How far is Transvaal from Riva? +
Transvaal is about 502.5 km from Riva by road.
How long does it take from Transvaal to Riva? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Transvaal to Riva in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Transvaal to Riva? +
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 Transvaal to Riva? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R959.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R963.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,168.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,175.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Transvaal to Riva? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Transvaal To Riva
Sandton
From Transvaal To Riva
De Ovalle Boulevard
From Transvaal To Riva
Riva Close
From Transvaal To Riva

Route Locations

Start area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Riva, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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