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Distance from Wilgepark to E73 M1

Wilgepark to E73 M1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 277.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Wilgepark → E73 M1
Road distance
277.1 km
M1 M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
258.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 17 min
Start point
Smit Street
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
197 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R463.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R466.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R516.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R520.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R612.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R614.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R681.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R687.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R805.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R809.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R897.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R904.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
335° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
155° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2897, 29.1129
End coords Destination point
-26.1747, 28.0395
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

277.1 km 3 hrs 17 min
Start Wilgepark
Finish E73 M1
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Smit Street
    0.5 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    2.0 km
  4. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    61.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    8.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight left
    4.4 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Routes ↩ E73 M1 → Wilgepark Wilgepark to Johannesburg Wilgepark to Pretoria Wilgepark to Cape Town Wilgepark to Durban Johannesburg to E73 M1 Pretoria to E73 M1 Cape Town to E73 M1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
138.9 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E73 M1
06:35 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,158.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,219.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wilgepark Start: Smit Street -28.28971, 29.11288
Midpoint
138.9 km
Total: 277.1 km
Midpoint 138.9 km
277.1 km 3 hrs 17 min
Destination E73 M1 -26.17469, 28.03955

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 277.1 km
Return-cycle span 554.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 138.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28971, 29.11288
Midpoint -27.14670, 28.69432
End -26.17469, 28.03955
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around E73 M1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around E73 M1
6
  • Ackermans
    Shop 0003 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Truworths
    23 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg
  • Spitz
    46 Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
  • sportscene
    42 Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
  • Tekkie town
    221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Ackermans
    221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around E73 M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around E73 M1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around E73 M1
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around E73 M1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around E73 M1
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around E73 M1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Wilgepark from E73 M1? +
Wilgepark is about 277.1 km from E73 M1 by road.
How long does it take from Wilgepark to E73 M1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wilgepark to E73 M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wilgepark to E73 M1? +
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 Wilgepark to E73 M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R463.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R466.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R516.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R520.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wilgepark to E73 M1? +
Yes. There are 13 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Wilgepark To E73 M1
: Sandton
From Wilgepark To E73 M1
Pretoria
From Wilgepark To E73 M1

Route Locations

Start area
Wilgepark, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E73 M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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