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Distance from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to 1049

University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to 1049 is a practical regional trip, covering about 135.7 km in roughly 1 hr 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 → 1049
Road distance
135.7 km
R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
125.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 37 min
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
97 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R227.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R228.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R253.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R255.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R299.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R301.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R333.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R336.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R394.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R396.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R439.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R442.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
76° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
256° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1862, 28.0305
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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135.7 km 1 hr 37 min
Start University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193
Finish 1049
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Empire Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn slight right onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    0.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Bertha Street
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight
    0.1 km
  6. Continue slight left onto Juta Street
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Harrison Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street
    0.4 km
  10. Continue slight right onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Saratoga Avenue
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Charlton Terrace
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Bertrams Road
    0.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    9.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road R544
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R544. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 1049 → University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Johannesburg University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Pretoria University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Cape Town University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
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Halfway point
67.8 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1049
06:26 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R567.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R597.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 -26.18615, 28.03045
Midpoint
67.8 km
Total: 135.7 km
Midpoint 67.8 km
135.7 km 1 hr 37 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 135.7 km
Return-cycle span 271.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 37 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 15.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 67.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18615, 28.03045
Midpoint -26.09977, 28.64790
End -25.90809, 29.25099
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
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How far is University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 from 1049? +
University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 is about 135.7 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to 1049? +
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 University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R227.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R228.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R253.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R255.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to 1049? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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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Charlton Terrace
From University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 To 1049
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Route Locations

Start area
University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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