Distance from Transvaal to Zurich

N Transvaal → Zurich

Road distance

471.2 km

Provincial mix · M1 / M2 / R41

Transvaal to Zurich is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

423.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 29 min

Start point

Transvaal

Return: 10 hrs 59 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

329 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 59 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R948.34

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R952.07

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

50° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

230° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.6914, 24.7784

End coords Destination point

-26.2080, 28.0337

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 7 °C Transvaal Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Zurich Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Transvaal → Zurich

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Car

471.2 km

5 hrs 29 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

471.2 km

~7 hrs 15 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 23 km to Kimberley Airport
✈ KIM → JNB (51 min)
🚗 23 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 2 hrs 18 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Zurich

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 425 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 425 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Zurich

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 425 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 425 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Transvaal

Finish Zurich

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Transvaal to Zurich via M1 and M2

Metro arterial routes M1M2
Directions from Transvaal to Zurich via R41

Provincial road route R41
Head on Transvaal

0.0 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal

102.2 km
Continue straight

6.1 km
Continue straight

186.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Continue straight

138.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

6.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Roodepoort

0.7 km
Merge slight right

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R41: Johannesburg

0.0 km
Turn sharp right onto Main Reef Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Marshall Street

0.5 km
Turn left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R0.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 2 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 -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

235.7 km

Northern Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Northern Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

33.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

78.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

25.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Zurich

06:51 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 9 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,969.82

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.42

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R94.25

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,073.49

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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 Transvaal Start: Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837

Midpoint

235.7 km

Total: 471.2 km

Midpoint 235.7 km

471.2 km 5 hrs 29 min

Destination Zurich -26.20805, 28.03368

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 471.2 km

Return-cycle span 942.5 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 29 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 235.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.69137, 24.77837

Midpoint -27.12554, 26.05625

End -26.20805, 28.03368

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Transvaal from Zurich? +

Transvaal is about 471.2 km from Zurich by road.

How long does it take from Transvaal to Zurich? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Transvaal to Zurich in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Transvaal to Zurich? +

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 Zurich? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R948.34 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R952.07 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R947.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R992.79 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Transvaal to Zurich? +

Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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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