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Distance from London to Thornhill

London to Thornhill is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,242.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 33 min.

N London → Thornhill
Road distance
1,242.4 km
772.0 mi • 670.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
907.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
53
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 33 min
Return: 29 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,079.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,089.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,316.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,335.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,744.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,757.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,056.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,081.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,610.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,627.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,022.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,054.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,242.4 km 14 hrs 33 min
Start London
Finish Thornhill
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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
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  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  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
    123.0 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  30. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  34. Turn left
    2.4 km
  35. Turn right
    122.1 km
  36. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  37. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  39. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  41. Continue
    21.5 km
  42. Turn left
    7.0 km
  43. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  44. Turn right
    0.6 km
  45. Turn left
    0.2 km
  46. Turn right
    0.2 km
  47. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  48. Turn right
    0.2 km
  49. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  50. Turn right
    0.1 km
  51. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  52. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  53. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
621.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 16 min • 7 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
London → Thornhill
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
London
Destination area Arrival
Thornhill
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
London → Thornhill
London Origin postcode
Not available
Thornhill Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
869.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
949.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
966.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Thornhill → London
London ↔ Thornhill
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
621.9 km
Total: 1,242.4 km
Midpoint 621.9 km
1,242.4 km 14 hrs 33 min
Destination Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,242.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,484.8 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 53
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 621.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -27.58788, 27.26982
End -31.98056, 26.59278
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thornhill
6
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Questions 9
How far is London from Thornhill? +
London is about 1,242.4 km from Thornhill by road.
How long does it take from London to Thornhill? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Thornhill 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 London to Thornhill? +
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 Thornhill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,079.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,089.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,316.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,335.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Thornhill? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From London To Thornhill
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Durban
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Kimberley
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: Aliwal
From London To Thornhill
Mangaung
From London To Thornhill

Route Locations

Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Thornhill
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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