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Distance from Expo to Gent

Expo to Gent is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 270.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Expo → Gent
Road distance
270.9 km
168.3 mi • 146.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
223.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 46 min
Return: 7 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R453.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R455.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R505.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R509.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R598.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R601.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R666.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R671.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R787.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R791.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R877.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R884.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 46 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 1 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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270.9 km 3 hrs 46 min
Start Expo
Finish Gent
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Go straight onto Recreation Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Nasrec Road
    1.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    2.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    12.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  12. Turn right
    28.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  14. Turn left
    107.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.3 km
  18. Continue slight left onto Sering Street
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Barry de Kok Avenue
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left onto Alex Paxinos Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Riphagen Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Paul van Gent Street
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 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 -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.7 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Expo → Gent
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Expo, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Gent, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Expo → Gent
Expo Origin postcode
Not available
Gent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
5.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
22.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
109.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gent → Expo
Expo ↔ Gent
Expo to Johannesburg Related trip
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Expo to Pretoria Related trip
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Expo to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Expo -26.24318, 27.98258
Midpoint
135.7 km
Total: 270.9 km
Midpoint 135.7 km
270.9 km 3 hrs 46 min
Destination Gent -28.22958, 28.33353

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 270.9 km
Return-cycle span 541.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24318, 27.98258
Midpoint -27.10230, 28.55285
End -28.22958, 28.33353
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Gent
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Gent
6
  • Ackermans
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Exact
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ideals
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Markham
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • JetMart
    17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Edgars
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Gent
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gent
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Gent
4
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Questions 9
How far is Expo from Gent? +
Expo is about 270.9 km from Gent by road.
How long does it take from Expo to Gent? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Expo to Gent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Expo to Gent? +
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 Expo to Gent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R453.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R455.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R505.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R509.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Expo to Gent? +
Yes. There are 14 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 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: O.R. Tambo International
From Expo To Gent
eMalahleni
From Expo To Gent
ern Bypass
From Expo To Gent
: Heidelberg
From Expo To Gent
Durban
From Expo To Gent
: Villiers
From Expo To Gent
Frankfort
From Expo To Gent
Vrede
From Expo To Gent

Route Locations

Start area
Expo, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gent, Free State
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: 5.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 22.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 109.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 32.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 135.5 km

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