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Distance from Alberton to Taurus

Alberton to Taurus is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,375.0 km in roughly 14 hrs 53 min.

N Alberton → Taurus
Road distance
1,375.0 km
854.4 mi • 742.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,238.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 53 min
Return: 29 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,301.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,312.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,564.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,584.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,037.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,051.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,383.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,410.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,996.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,014.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,451.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,487.63
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Taurus
12.5°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.6°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,375.0 km 14 hrs 53 min
Start Alberton
Finish Taurus
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    20.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    46.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M137
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Okavango Road
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Paarl Road
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Kruis Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Taurus
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 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 toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
687.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 26 min • 7 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Alberton → Taurus
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Alberton
Destination area Arrival
Taurus, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Alberton → Taurus
Alberton Origin postcode
Not available
Taurus Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,002.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,081.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,098.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Taurus → Alberton
Alberton ↔ Taurus
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alberton -26.26699, 28.12205
Midpoint
687.8 km
Total: 1,375.0 km
Midpoint 687.8 km
1,375.0 km 14 hrs 53 min
Destination Taurus -33.87229, 18.70215

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,375.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,750.0 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 687.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26699, 28.12205
Midpoint -31.02050, 24.55002
End -33.87229, 18.70215
Destination services

Available in Taurus

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Taurus
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Taurus
4
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • Woolworths
    Cobia Street, 7580
  • PEP
    33 Wellington Street, Cape Town, 7550, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Taurus
1
  • ABSA
    26 Old Paarl Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Taurus
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Taurus
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Taurus
2
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Questions 9
How far is Alberton from Taurus? +
Alberton is about 1,375.0 km from Taurus by road.
How long does it take from Alberton to Taurus? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alberton to Taurus 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 Alberton to Taurus? +
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 Alberton to Taurus? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,301.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,312.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,564.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,584.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alberton to Taurus? +
Yes. There are 17 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

Kimberley
From Alberton To Taurus
ern Bypass
From Alberton To Taurus
: Cape Town
From Alberton To Taurus

Route Locations

Start area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Taurus, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,002.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,081.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,098.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,136.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,213.5 km

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