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

University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Sylvia Pass is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.2 km in roughly 9 min.

N University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 → Sylvia Pass
Road distance
8.2 km
M1 M16
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
End point
Sylvia Pass
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R23.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R26.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R26.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1862, 28.0305
End coords Destination point
-26.1692, 28.0889
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.2 km 9 min
Start University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193
Finish Sylvia Pass
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Empire Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Andrews Road
    0.1 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards M1: Pretoria
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto 1st Avenue
    1.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Louis Botha Avenue
    1.3 km
  11. Turn right onto 10th Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto 8th Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Goodman Terrace
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Sylvia Pass
    0.3 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.1 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sylvia Pass
06:31 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R34.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R36.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

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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
4.1 km
Total: 8.2 km
Midpoint 4.1 km
8.2 km 9 min
Destination Sylvia Pass End: Sylvia Pass -26.16915, 28.08893

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 8.2 km
Return-cycle span 16.4 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 194.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18615, 28.03045
Midpoint -26.16882, 28.05894
End -26.16915, 28.08893
Destination services

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Service groups 8
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sylvia Pass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sylvia Pass
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sylvia Pass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sylvia Pass
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Sylvia Pass
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sylvia Pass
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Sylvia Pass
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Sylvia Pass
2
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Questions 8
How far is University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 from Sylvia Pass? +
University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 is about 8.2 km from Sylvia Pass by road.
How long does it take from University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 to Sylvia Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 9 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 Sylvia Pass 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 Sylvia Pass? +
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 Sylvia Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R13.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R13.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R15.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R15.46 (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 Sylvia Pass? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

: Pretoria
From University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 To Sylvia Pass
Sandton
From University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 To Sylvia Pass
Goodman Terrace
From University Of The Witwatersrand Empire Road Entrance Gate 6 92 Empire Road Parktown Johannesburg 2193 To Sylvia Pass

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
Sylvia Pass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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