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Distance from London to Or Tambo International

London to Or Tambo International is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 420.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 18 min.

N London → Or Tambo International
Road distance
420.6 km
261.4 mi • 227.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
317.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 18 min
Return: 10 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R704.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R707.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R784.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R790.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R929.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R933.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,034.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,043.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,222.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,228.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,361.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,372.81
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Or Tambo International
13.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.8°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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420.6 km 5 hrs 18 min
Start London
Finish Or Tambo International
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    116.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    107.5 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Benoni
    0.6 km
  29. Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    5.7 km
  30. Turn left onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.1 km
  31. Continue right onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.3 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Marco Polo Road
    0.7 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
210.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
London → Or Tambo International
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
London
Destination area Arrival
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
London → Or Tambo International
London Origin postcode
Not available
Or Tambo International 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 Overlapping province
127.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
144.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
48.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Or Tambo International → London
London ↔ Or Tambo International
London to Johannesburg Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
210.3 km
Total: 420.6 km
Midpoint 210.3 km
420.6 km 5 hrs 18 min
Destination Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 420.6 km
Return-cycle span 841.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 210.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -25.72849, 30.13604
End -26.13601, 28.24498
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
6
  • Poetry
    Poetry, R21, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • The Crazy Store
    The Crazy Store, Caro Road, Ekurhuleni Ward 23, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1622, South Africa
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • PEP
    7 West Street, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • Mr Price Sport
    North Rand Road
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
4
  • ABSA
    182 Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • Standard Bank
    Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • FNB
    182 Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • Nedbank
    Cnr Monument Road & Dam Road Glen Acres Mall, Kempton Park, 1619
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Or Tambo International
6
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Questions 9
How far is London from Or Tambo International? +
London is about 420.6 km from Or Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from London to Or Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Or Tambo International in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London to Or Tambo International? +
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 London to Or Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R704.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R707.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R784.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R790.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Or Tambo International? +
Yes. There are 5 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

ern Bypass
From London To Or Tambo International
Schoemanskloof
From London To Or Tambo International
: Benoni
From London To Or Tambo International

Route Locations

Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Or Tambo International, 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 127.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 144.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 48.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 266.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 259.1 km

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