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Distance from Alberton to Vereeniging

Alberton to Vereeniging is a practical regional trip, covering about 54.0 km in roughly 38 min.

N Alberton → Vereeniging
Road distance
54.0 km
33.5 mi • 29.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
49.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 1 hr 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R90.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R90.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R100.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R101.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R119.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R119.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R132.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R133.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R156.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R157.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R174.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R176.17
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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54.0 km 38 min
Start Alberton
Finish Vereeniging
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Alberton Boulevard
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Swartkoppies Road
    3.4 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards R59: Vereeniging
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right
    46.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Potchefstroom
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Boy Louw Street
    1.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Beaconsfield Avenue
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Edward Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Market Avenue
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Alberton → Vereeniging
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Alberton
Destination area Arrival
Vereeniging
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Alberton → Vereeniging
Alberton Origin postcode
Not available
Vereeniging Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
0.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
0.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
26.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vereeniging → Alberton
Alberton ↔ Vereeniging
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alberton -26.26699, 28.12205
Midpoint
27.0 km
Total: 54.0 km
Midpoint 27.0 km
54.0 km 38 min
Destination Vereeniging -26.67472, 27.92611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 54.0 km
Return-cycle span 108.0 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 25.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26699, 28.12205
Midpoint -26.49653, 28.05077
End -26.67472, 27.92611
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Vereeniging
2
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Vereeniging, 1939, Gauteng
  • PEP
    42 Umtata Street, Vereeniging, 1805, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vereeniging
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Vereeniging

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Vaal Triangle city
Standout Historic Vaal city with strong route practicality
Vereeniging combines practical Gauteng-Southern corridor value with real historical depth, which gives it more substance than a purely industrial-city label suggests.
Best for Who this destination suits
Vaal Triangle stay Work trip Heritage stop Southern Gauteng access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact suburb, mall-side hotel or river-direction address matters because the wider Vaal area is spread out and functionally mixed.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Vereeniging as a Vaal Triangle base for work travel, historical interest and easy movement through southern Gauteng.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sedibeng tourism material highlights Peace Monument and other heritage points in the Vereeniging area
The city forms part of a wider Vaal Triangle urban region
It works best as a practical mixed-use city rather than a conventional leisure resort
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Questions 8
How far is Alberton from Vereeniging? +
Alberton is about 54.0 km from Vereeniging by road.
How long does it take from Alberton to Vereeniging? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alberton to Vereeniging in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alberton to Vereeniging? +
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 Vereeniging? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R90.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R90.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R100.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R101.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alberton to Vereeniging? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vereeniging
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 0.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.1 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 26.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 24.2 km
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