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Distance from Gate to Trans Sahara

Gate to Trans Sahara is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,007.0 km in roughly 16 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gate → Trans Sahara
Road distance
1,007.0 km
625.7 mi • 543.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
582.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.73×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 12 min
Return: 32 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,685.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,693.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,877.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,893.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,224.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,234.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,477.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,497.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,926.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,940.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,260.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,286.53
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,007.0 km 16 hrs 12 min
Start Gate
Finish Trans Sahara
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  1. Start your journey
    14.8 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto طريق أوباري - غات
    122.6 km
  3. Turn right onto طريق غات - البركت - حدود الجزائر
    20.9 km
  4. Turn left
    14.4 km
  5. Continue straight
    5.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    177.6 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    28.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    2.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    1.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    4.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    131.8 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn slight right
    331.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    28.4 km
  22. Turn right
    67.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Trans-Sahara
    7.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    10.9 km
  26. Continue straight onto Trans-Sahara
    4.0 km
  27. Continue straight onto Trans-Sahara
    32.6 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
503.9 km
غات to تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 6 min • 8 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
غات to تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gate → Trans Sahara
غات to تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
Start area Origin
Gate, غات
Destination area Arrival
Trans Sahara, تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gate → Trans Sahara
Gate Origin postcode
Not available
Trans Sahara Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
غات to تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
713.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
730.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
634.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Trans Sahara → Gate
Gate ↔ Trans Sahara
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Gate to Pretoria Related trip
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Gate to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gate 26.01981, 10.43399
Midpoint
503.9 km
Total: 1,007.0 km
Midpoint 503.9 km
1,007.0 km 16 hrs 12 min
Destination Trans Sahara 24.08097, 5.06198

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span غات to تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
One-way road span 1,007.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,014.0 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 503.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 26.01981, 10.43399
Midpoint 24.87722, 8.63769
End 24.08097, 5.06198
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Questions 9
How far is Gate from Trans Sahara? +
Gate is about 1,007.0 km from Trans Sahara by road.
How long does it take from Gate to Trans Sahara? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gate to Trans Sahara in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Gate to Trans Sahara? +
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 Gate to Trans Sahara? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,685.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,693.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,877.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,893.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gate to Trans Sahara? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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
Gate, غات
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Trans Sahara, تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
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: 713.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 730.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 634.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 845.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 852.5 km

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