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Distance from Mbekweni to Shell Select 1609 Gauteng

Mbekweni to Shell Select 1609 Gauteng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 649.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 10 min.

N Mbekweni → Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
Road distance
649.0 km
403.3 mi • 350.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
477.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 10 min
Return: 14 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,086.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,091.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,210.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,220.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,433.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,440.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,596.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,609.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,886.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,895.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,101.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,118.21
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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649.0 km 7 hrs 10 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northwest
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    14.8 km
  4. Turn right onto R726
    35.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Ralph Street, S361
    1.4 km
  6. Turn right onto R26
    68.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto R702
    89.0 km
  8. Turn left onto R702
    6.8 km
  9. Continue straight onto N6
    2.6 km
  10. Turn sharp right
    216.2 km
  11. Keep right onto N1
    178.1 km
  12. Keep left onto Southern Bypass, N12
    27.3 km
  13. Keep left
    0.2 km
  14. Keep right
    2.7 km
  15. Keep left onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway, R24
    5.0 km
  16. Keep left
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Lazarus Mawela Road, M59
    0.1 km
  18. Keep left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
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 -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
324.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 1609 Gauteng, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 1609 Gauteng 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
355.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
372.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
276.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 1609 Gauteng → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
324.5 km
Total: 649.0 km
Midpoint 324.5 km
649.0 km 7 hrs 10 min
Destination Shell Select 1609 Gauteng -26.13651, 28.19373

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 649.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,298.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.61992, 26.92080
End -26.13651, 28.19373
Destination services

Available in Shell Select 1609 Gauteng

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
6
  • Poetry
    Poetry, R21, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • PEP
    7 West Street, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Select 1609 Gauteng
3
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Shell Select 1609 Gauteng? +
Mbekweni is about 649.0 km from Shell Select 1609 Gauteng by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Shell Select 1609 Gauteng? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Shell Select 1609 Gauteng 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 Mbekweni to Shell Select 1609 Gauteng? +
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 Mbekweni to Shell Select 1609 Gauteng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,086.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,091.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,210.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,220.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Shell Select 1609 Gauteng? +
Yes. There are 16 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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Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
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Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 1609 Gauteng, 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.

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About 276.4 km Difference: 372.6 km
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