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Distance from Worcester to N 248

N Worcester → N 248
Road distance
1,252.1 km
Provincial mix · R28
Worcester to N 248 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,252.1 km in roughly 13 hrs 31 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,131.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 31 min
Start point
Russell Street
End point
North
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
811 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,390.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,400.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,911.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,929.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,154.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,167.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,841.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,865.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,150.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,167.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,055.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,086.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
47° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
227° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.6462, 19.4459
End coords Destination point
-26.4537, 27.7674
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Worcester Fog View Forecast → 14 °C N 248 Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Worcester → N 248
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Car
1,252.1 km
13 hrs 31 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,252.1 km
~19 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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1,252 km
~2 hrs 30 min
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1,252.1 km 13 hrs 31 min
Start Worcester
Finish N 248
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Directions from Worcester to N 248 via R28
Provincial road route R28
  1. Head on Russell Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto High Street
    3.1 km
  4. Turn right
    353.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    882.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Randfontein Road
    8.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Thwala
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Thwala
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Pholosi
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto North
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Routes ↩ N 248 → Worcester Worcester to Johannesburg Worcester to Pretoria Worcester to Cape Town Worcester to Durban Johannesburg to N 248 Pretoria to N 248 Cape Town to N 248
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
626.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 45 min • 6 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
90.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
208.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at N 248
06:42 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,233.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R250.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,509.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Worcester Start: Russell Street -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint
626.4 km
Total: 1,252.1 km
Midpoint 626.4 km
1,252.1 km 13 hrs 31 min
Destination N 248 End: North -26.45371, 27.76742

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,252.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,504.1 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 1.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 626.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint -30.93759, 24.72429
End -26.45371, 27.76742
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Questions 9
How far is Worcester from N 248? +
Worcester is about 1,252.1 km from N 248 by road.
How long does it take from Worcester to N 248? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Worcester to N 248 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 Worcester to N 248? +
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 Worcester to N 248? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,390.75 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,400.66 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,911.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,929.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Worcester to N 248? +
Yes. There are 3 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Worcester To N 248
: Randfontein
From Worcester To N 248
Sebokeng
From Worcester To N 248
Thwala
From Worcester To N 248
Pholosi
From Worcester To N 248

Route Locations

Start area
Worcester
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
N 248, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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