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Distance from Violin Close to Uniondale

Violin Close to Uniondale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,092.6 km in roughly 12 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Violin Close → Uniondale
Road distance
1,092.6 km
N1 N12 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
991.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 9 min
Start point
Violin Close
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
729 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,828.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,837.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,037.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,053.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,413.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,424.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,688.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,710.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,175.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,190.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,537.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,565.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8772, 28.1638
End coords Destination point
-33.6556, 23.1256
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,092.6 km 12 hrs 9 min
Start Violin Close
Finish Uniondale
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Violin Close
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Old Johannesburg Road
    3.7 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    15.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Church Street
    230.8 km
  16. Turn left
    2.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Taylor Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Uniondale → Violin Close Violin Close to Johannesburg Violin Close to Pretoria Violin Close to Cape Town Violin Close to Durban Johannesburg to Uniondale Pretoria to Uniondale Cape Town to Uniondale
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
547.1 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 4 min • 6 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
78.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
181.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
59.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Uniondale
07:01 – 17:47
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,567.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R218.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,807.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Violin Close Start: Violin Close -25.87721, 28.16382
Midpoint
547.1 km
Total: 1,092.6 km
Midpoint 547.1 km
1,092.6 km 12 hrs 9 min
Destination Uniondale -33.65556, 23.12556

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,092.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,185.2 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 547.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87721, 28.16382
Midpoint -30.02161, 25.79966
End -33.65556, 23.12556
Destination services

Available in Uniondale

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Uniondale
1
  • PEP
    41 Voortrekker Street, Uniondale, 6460, Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Violin Close from Uniondale? +
Violin Close is about 1,092.6 km from Uniondale by road.
How long does it take from Violin Close to Uniondale? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Violin Close to Uniondale 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 Violin Close to Uniondale? +
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 Violin Close to Uniondale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,828.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,837.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,037.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,053.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Violin Close to Uniondale? +
Yes. There are 15 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 Violin Close To Uniondale
: Soweto
From Violin Close To Uniondale
Kimberley
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Bloemfontein
From Violin Close To Uniondale
ern Bypass
From Violin Close To Uniondale
: Port Elizabeth
From Violin Close To Uniondale

Route Locations

Start area
Violin Close, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Uniondale, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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