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Distance from Wits to Motheaneng

Wits to Motheaneng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 655.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 11 min.

N Wits → Motheaneng
Road distance
655 km
M12 M30 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
488.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 11 min
End point
the fork
Return: 16 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
491 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,250.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,255.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,523.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,532.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,650.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,657.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,010.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,022.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,171.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,180.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,644.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,661.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1869, 28.0299
End coords Destination point
-30.5755, 27.7209
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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655 km 491 min
Start Wits
Finish Motheaneng
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  4. Merge slight right
    9.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    364.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  13. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  15. Continue straight
    97.0 km
  16. Turn left
    0.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Spies Street
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto De Beer Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue slight left onto Berrey Street
    8.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    16.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  22. Continue
    45.7 km
  23. Turn right
    1.8 km
  24. Turn right
    41.9 km
  25. Turn right
    0.9 km
  26. Turn right
    4.9 km
  27. Turn left
    4.9 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork
    26.3 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
328.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 5 min • 4 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Motheaneng
06:43 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,738.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,882.19
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wits -26.18691, 28.02991
Midpoint
328.0 km
Total: 655 km
Midpoint 328.0 km
655 km 491 min
Destination Motheaneng End: the fork -30.57549, 27.72091

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 655 km
Return-cycle span 1310 km
Traversal time 491 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 328.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18691, 28.02991
Midpoint -28.76307, 26.73169
End -30.57549, 27.72091
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Questions 9
How far is Wits from Motheaneng? +
Wits is about 655 km from Motheaneng by road.
How long does it take from Wits to Motheaneng? +
The drive usually takes about 491 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wits to Motheaneng 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 Wits to Motheaneng? +
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 Wits to Motheaneng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,250.77 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,255.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,523.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,532.80 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wits to Motheaneng? +
Yes. There are 11 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Wits, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Motheaneng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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