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Distance from Leuven to Somerset

Leuven to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 150.9 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Leuven → Somerset
Road distance
150.9 km
93.8 mi • 81.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
125.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Return: 3 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R252.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R253.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R281.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R283.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R333.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R334.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R371.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R374.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R438.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R440.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R488.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R492.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 8 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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150.9 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Leuven
Finish Somerset
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Leuven Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Toulouse Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right
    4.0 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    101.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    16.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
75.4 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Leuven → Somerset
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Leuven → Somerset
Leuven Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
3.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
10.6 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
50.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Leuven
Leuven ↔ Somerset
Leuven to Johannesburg Related trip
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Leuven to Pretoria Related trip
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Leuven to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leuven -26.47109, 29.11977
Midpoint
75.4 km
Total: 150.9 km
Midpoint 75.4 km
150.9 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 150.9 km
Return-cycle span 301.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 13.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47109, 29.11977
Midpoint -26.28225, 28.44517
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Leuven from Somerset? +
Leuven is about 150.9 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Leuven to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leuven to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Leuven to Somerset? +
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 Leuven to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R252.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R253.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R281.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R283.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leuven to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 23 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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

: Springs
From Leuven To Somerset
ern Bypass
From Leuven To Somerset
: Pretoria
From Leuven To Somerset
Roodepoort
From Leuven To Somerset
Western Bypass
From Leuven To Somerset
: cliff
From Leuven To Somerset
Honeydew
From Leuven To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, 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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 3.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 10.6 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 50.7 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 51.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 15.5 km

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