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Distance from Bank Lane to Orkney

Bank Lane to Orkney is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 238.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min.

N Bank Lane → Orkney
Road distance
238.0 km
147.9 mi • 128.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
203.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
Return: 6 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R443.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R447.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R525.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R528.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R585.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R590.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R691.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R694.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R770.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R776.66
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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238.0 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Bank Lane
Finish Orkney
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  13. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    45.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Klerksdorp
    0.2 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  20. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    12.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
119.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bank Lane → Orkney
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bank Lane, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Orkney
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bank Lane → Orkney
Bank Lane Origin postcode
Not available
Orkney Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
38.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
55.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
76.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Orkney → Bank Lane
Bank Lane ↔ Orkney
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bank Lane -25.74669, 28.18888
Midpoint
119.1 km
Total: 238.0 km
Midpoint 119.1 km
238.0 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Orkney -26.97528, 26.67193

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 238.0 km
Return-cycle span 475.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74669, 28.18888
Midpoint -26.42294, 27.53093
End -26.97528, 26.67193
Destination services

Available in Orkney

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

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Orkney
1
  • PEP
    Kingsley Road, Klerksdorp, 2620, North West
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Questions 9
How far is Bank Lane from Orkney? +
Bank Lane is about 238.0 km from Orkney by road.
How long does it take from Bank Lane to Orkney? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bank Lane to Orkney in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bank Lane to Orkney? +
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 Bank Lane to Orkney? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R398.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R400.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R443.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R447.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bank Lane to Orkney? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

Johannesburg
From Bank Lane To Orkney
Krugersdorp
From Bank Lane To Orkney
: Soweto
From Bank Lane To Orkney
Kimberley
From Bank Lane To Orkney
Bloemfontein
From Bank Lane To Orkney
ern Bypass
From Bank Lane To Orkney
: Klerksdorp
From Bank Lane To Orkney
Ventersdorp
From Bank Lane To Orkney

Route Locations

Start area
Bank Lane, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Orkney
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 38.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 55.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 76.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 83.5 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 138.7 km

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