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Distance from Balfour to Shell 1911 Gauteng

Balfour to Shell 1911 Gauteng is a practical regional trip, covering about 95.5 km in roughly 1 hr 20 min.

N Balfour → Shell 1911 Gauteng
Road distance
95.5 km
59.3 mi • 51.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
73.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 20 min
Return: 2 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R159.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R160.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R178.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R179.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R210.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R211.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R234.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R236.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R277.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R278.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R309.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R311.58
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell 1911 Gauteng
13.4°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.7°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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95.5 km 1 hr 20 min
Start Balfour
Finish Shell 1911 Gauteng
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  1. Head on Arthur Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Themba Shozi Street
    2.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    31.1 km
  5. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    16.2 km
  7. Turn left
    23.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    3.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Vanderbijlpark
    1.7 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards R42: Vanderbijlpark
    0.6 km
  19. Go straight
    3.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Andries Potgieter Boulevard
    1.9 km
  21. Turn right onto Fitzsimons Street
    0.8 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
47.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
40 min • 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Balfour → Shell 1911 Gauteng
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Balfour
Destination area Arrival
Shell 1911 Gauteng, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Balfour → Shell 1911 Gauteng
Balfour Origin postcode
Not available
Shell 1911 Gauteng Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
4.7 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
3.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
41.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell 1911 Gauteng → Balfour
Balfour ↔ Shell 1911 Gauteng
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Balfour -26.65868, 28.58981
Midpoint
47.7 km
Total: 95.5 km
Midpoint 47.7 km
95.5 km 1 hr 20 min
Destination Shell 1911 Gauteng -26.72409, 27.85500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 95.5 km
Return-cycle span 190.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 20 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 25.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 47.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.65868, 28.58981
Midpoint -26.54594, 28.22258
End -26.72409, 27.85500
Destination services

Available in Shell 1911 Gauteng

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

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Shell 1911 Gauteng
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Shell 1911 Gauteng
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Shell 1911 Gauteng
3
  • Shell
    1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1804, Gauteng
  • Shell
    121 Golden Highway, 1911, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 1911 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shell 1911 Gauteng
1
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Questions 8
How far is Balfour from Shell 1911 Gauteng? +
Balfour is about 95.5 km from Shell 1911 Gauteng by road.
How long does it take from Balfour to Shell 1911 Gauteng? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Balfour to Shell 1911 Gauteng in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Balfour to Shell 1911 Gauteng? +
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 Balfour to Shell 1911 Gauteng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R159.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R160.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R178.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R179.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Balfour to Shell 1911 Gauteng? +
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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Towns along the route

: Vanderbijlpark
From Balfour To Shell 1911 Gauteng
Andries Potgieter Boulevard
From Balfour To Shell 1911 Gauteng

Route Locations

Start area
Balfour
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell 1911 Gauteng, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 4.7 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 3.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 41.9 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 41.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 68.1 km

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