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Distance from Croydon to Transvaal

Croydon to Transvaal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 49 min.

N Croydon → Transvaal
Road distance
494.7 km
307.4 mi • 267.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
441.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 49 min
Return: 11 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R828.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R832.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R922.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R930.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,092.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,097.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,217.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,227.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,437.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,444.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,601.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,614.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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494.7 km 5 hrs 49 min
Start Croydon
Finish Transvaal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Grysbok Road
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mikro Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Jacoba Loots Road
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Die Agora Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Brabazon Road
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Lazarus Mawela Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right towards R24: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    6.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  16. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  17. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    294.7 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Croydon → Transvaal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Croydon
Destination area Arrival
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Croydon → Transvaal
Croydon Origin postcode
Not available
Transvaal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
201.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
218.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
122.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Transvaal → Croydon
Croydon ↔ Transvaal
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Croydon -26.12843, 28.19770
Midpoint
247.5 km
Total: 494.7 km
Midpoint 247.5 km
494.7 km 5 hrs 49 min
Destination Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 494.7 km
Return-cycle span 989.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.12843, 28.19770
Midpoint -27.03959, 26.12579
End -28.69137, 24.77837
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Transvaal
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
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Questions 9
How far is Croydon from Transvaal? +
Croydon is about 494.7 km from Transvaal by road.
How long does it take from Croydon to Transvaal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Croydon to Transvaal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Croydon to Transvaal? +
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 Croydon to Transvaal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R828.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R832.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R922.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R930.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Croydon to Transvaal? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Croydon To Transvaal
Toll: Pretoria
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Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
From Croydon To Transvaal

Route Locations

Start area
Croydon
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Transvaal, Northern 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 201.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 218.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 122.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 351.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 333.2 km

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