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Distance from Ultra City N12 to Orkney

Ultra City N12 to Orkney is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 743.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 43 min.

N Ultra City N12 → Orkney
Road distance
743.2 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
648.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 43 min
End point
Burns Avenue
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
523 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,244.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,250.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,385.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,397.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,641.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,649.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,828.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,843.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,160.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,170.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,406.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,425.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.8947, 23.0646
End coords Destination point
-26.9753, 26.6719
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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743.2 km 8 hrs 43 min
Start Ultra City N12
Finish Orkney
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  3. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  15. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    7.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Leemhuis Street
    8.9 km
  20. Turn right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    5.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Routes ↩ Orkney → 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 Orkney Pretoria to Orkney Cape Town to Orkney
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
372.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 21 min • 4 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Orkney
06:40 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,106.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,270.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ultra City N12 -31.89465, 23.06458
Midpoint
372.1 km
Total: 743.2 km
Midpoint 372.1 km
743.2 km 8 hrs 43 min
Destination Orkney End: Burns Avenue -26.97528, 26.67193

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 743.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,486.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 372.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.89465, 23.06458
Midpoint -29.11596, 24.58670
End -26.97528, 26.67193
Destination services

Available in Orkney

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Orkney
1
  • PEP
    Kingsley Road, Klerksdorp, 2620, North West
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Questions 9
How far is Ultra City N12 from Orkney? +
Ultra City N12 is about 743.2 km from Orkney by road.
How long does it take from Ultra City N12 to Orkney? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ultra City N12 to Orkney 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 Ultra City N12 to Orkney? +
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 Orkney? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,244.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,250.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,385.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,397.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ultra City N12 to Orkney? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Ultra City N12 To Orkney
Bishops
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Transvaal
From Ultra City N12 To Orkney

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 504.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 600.4 km

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