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Distance from Ultra City N12 to Athlone

Ultra City N12 to Athlone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 536.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 3 min.

N Ultra City N12 → Athlone
Road distance
536.4 km
M18 M5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
483.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 3 min
End point
Dunbar Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
363 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R897.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R902.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,000.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,008.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,184.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,190.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,319.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,330.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,559.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,566.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,736.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,750.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.8947, 23.0646
End coords Destination point
-33.9667, 18.5050
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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536.4 km 6 hrs 3 min
Start Ultra City N12
Finish Athlone
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    71.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  8. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    1.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road (East)
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Aden Avenue
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Longden Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
Routes ↩ Athlone → Ultra City N12 Ultra City N12 to Johannesburg Ultra City N12 to Pretoria Ultra City N12 to Cape Town Ultra City N12 to Durban Johannesburg to Athlone Pretoria to Athlone Cape Town to Athlone
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.0 km
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
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Athlone
07:22 – 18:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,242.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,360.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ultra City N12 -31.89465, 23.06458
Midpoint
268.0 km
Total: 536.4 km
Midpoint 268.0 km
536.4 km 6 hrs 3 min
Destination Athlone End: Dunbar Street -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 536.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,072.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.89465, 23.06458
Midpoint -33.18910, 20.89328
End -33.96667, 18.50500
Destination services

Available in Athlone

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Athlone
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Athlone
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Athlone
4
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Questions 9
How far is Ultra City N12 from Athlone? +
Ultra City N12 is about 536.4 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Ultra City N12 to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ultra City N12 to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ultra City N12 to Athlone? +
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 Ultra City N12 to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R897.99 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R902.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,000.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,008.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ultra City N12 to Athlone? +
Yes. There are 4 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Ultra City N12 To Athlone
: Maitland
From Ultra City N12 To Athlone
Muizenberg
From Ultra City N12 To Athlone
Black River Parkway
From Ultra City N12 To Athlone
Kromboom Parkway
From Ultra City N12 To Athlone

Route Locations

Start area
Ultra City N12, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athlone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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