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Distance from Ultra City to Springs

Ultra City to Springs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 548.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 3 min.

N Ultra City → Springs
Road distance
548.8 km
M43 N12 R21 R51
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
473.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 3 min
End point
Goods Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
363 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 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
R918.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R922.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,023.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,031.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,212.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,217.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,350.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,361.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,594.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,602.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,776.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,791.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
199° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
19° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.2356, 29.9825
End coords Destination point
-26.2550, 28.4373
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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548.8 km 6 hrs 3 min
Start Ultra City
Finish Springs
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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
    373.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R21: Kempton Park
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards R21 South: Kempton Park
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    31.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: Kempton Park
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  22. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  23. Merge slight right
    11.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.6 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards R51
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Kingsway Road
    7.4 km
  27. Continue straight onto Paul Kruger Road
    1.9 km
  28. Turn left onto 4th Avenue
    1.0 km
  29. Turn right onto 3rd Street
    0.2 km
  30. Continue straight onto Plantation Road
    0.8 km
  31. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  32. Go straight onto South Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  33. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left onto Goods Street
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 36
Known total R1,132.00
Main toll road R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway
This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway. 7 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 -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Springs → Ultra City Ultra City to Johannesburg Ultra City to Pretoria Ultra City to Cape Town Ultra City to Durban Johannesburg to Springs Pretoria to Springs Cape Town to Springs
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
275.0 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
39.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Springs
06:31 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,293.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R109.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,414.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
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
275.0 km
Total: 548.8 km
Midpoint 275.0 km
548.8 km 6 hrs 3 min
Destination Springs End: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 548.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,097.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.23561, 29.98249
Midpoint -24.21984, 29.04166
End -26.25500, 28.43731
Destination services

Available in Springs

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

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Springs
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Springs
2
  • Shell
    150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
  • Shell
    47 Ermelo Road, 1559, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Springs
6
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Questions 9
How far is Ultra City from Springs? +
Ultra City is about 548.8 km from Springs by road.
How long does it take from Ultra City to Springs? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ultra City to Springs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ultra City to Springs? +
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 Springs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R918.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R922.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,023.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,031.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ultra City to Springs? +
Yes. There are 36 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kempton Park
From Ultra City To Springs
O R Tambo International
From Ultra City To Springs
Pretoria
From Ultra City To Springs
: eMalahleni
From Ultra City To Springs

Route Locations

Start area
Ultra City, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Springs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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