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Distance from Ultra City to O R Tambo International

Ultra City to O R Tambo International is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 703.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ultra City → O R Tambo International
Road distance
703.6 km
N1 N12 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
617.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 57 min
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
477 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,177.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,183.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,312.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,322.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,554.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,561.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,731.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,745.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,044.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,054.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,277.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,296.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.2356, 29.9825
End coords Destination point
-26.8986, 26.6669
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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703.6 km 7 hrs 57 min
Start Ultra City
Finish O R Tambo International
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    92.9 km
  4. Go straight
    10.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    5.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    383.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  17. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  18. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    45.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Klerksdorp
    0.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  25. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    3.2 km
  26. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.3 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,132.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
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 Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ O R Tambo International → Ultra City Ultra City to Johannesburg Ultra City to Pretoria Ultra City to Cape Town Ultra City to Durban Johannesburg to O R Tambo International Pretoria to O R Tambo International Cape Town to O R Tambo International
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
352.4 km
Limpopo to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
117.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O R Tambo International
06:39 – 17:39
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,941.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R140.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,095.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249
Midpoint
352.4 km
Total: 703.6 km
Midpoint 352.4 km
703.6 km 7 hrs 57 min
Destination O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to North West
One-way road span 703.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,407.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 352.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.23561, 29.98249
Midpoint -24.72003, 28.52664
End -26.89855, 26.66690
Destination services

Available in O R Tambo International

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
  • PEP
    Golf Street, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
  • PEP
    16 Central Avenue, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
  • Dischem
    16 Joe Slovo Road, Klerksdorp, 2571
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
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Questions 9
How far is Ultra City from O R Tambo International? +
Ultra City is about 703.6 km from O R Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from Ultra City to O R Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ultra City to O R Tambo International 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 to O R Tambo International? +
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 to O R Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,177.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,183.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,312.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,322.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ultra City to O R Tambo International? +
Yes. There are 37 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

: Johannesburg
From Ultra City To O R Tambo International
: Soweto
From Ultra City To O R Tambo International
Kimberley
From Ultra City To O R Tambo International
Bloemfontein
From Ultra City To O R Tambo International
ern Bypass
From Ultra City To O R Tambo International
: Klerksdorp
From Ultra City To O R Tambo International
Orkney
From Ultra City To O R Tambo International
Ventersdorp
From Ultra City To O R Tambo International

Route Locations

Start area
Ultra City, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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