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Distance from Gent to Expo

Gent to Expo is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 269.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gent → Expo
Road distance
269.4 km
167.4 mi • 145.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
223.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Return: 7 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R450.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R453.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R502.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R506.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R594.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R597.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R662.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R668.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R782.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R786.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R872.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R879.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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269.4 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Gent
Finish Expo
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paul van Gent Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Reinecke Street
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reinecke Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Reinecke Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gedenk Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Elsa Partiss Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue slight left onto De Leeuw Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    116.4 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    28.6 km
  14. Take the ramp left towards N3: Heidelberg
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right
    46.9 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  19. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  21. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  24. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  25. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    10.6 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.6 km
  27. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.6 km
  28. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    2.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Nasrec Road
    1.9 km
  30. Turn left onto Recreation Road
    0.1 km
  31. Go straight onto Recreation Road
    0.1 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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 -26.259, 28.115
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 -26.274, 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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.0 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gent → Expo
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Gent, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Expo, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gent → Expo
Gent Origin postcode
Not available
Expo Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
7.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
23.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
30.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Expo → Gent
Gent ↔ Expo
Gent to Johannesburg Related trip
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Gent to Pretoria Related trip
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Gent to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gent -28.22958, 28.33353
Midpoint
135.0 km
Total: 269.4 km
Midpoint 135.0 km
269.4 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Expo -26.24318, 27.98258

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 269.4 km
Return-cycle span 538.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 12.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.22958, 28.33353
Midpoint -27.11766, 28.53930
End -26.24318, 27.98258
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Expo
5
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Expo
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
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Questions 9
How far is Gent from Expo? +
Gent is about 269.4 km from Expo by road.
How long does it take from Gent to Expo? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gent to Expo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gent to Expo? +
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 Gent to Expo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R450.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R453.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R502.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R506.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gent to Expo? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: Heidelberg
From Gent To Expo
Johannesburg
From Gent To Expo
: Germiston
From Gent To Expo
Kimberley
From Gent To Expo
ern Bypass
From Gent To Expo

Route Locations

Start area
Gent, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Expo, 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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 7.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 23.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 30.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 107.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 133.9 km

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