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Distance from Newlands to Somerset

Newlands to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 339.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min.

N Newlands → Somerset
Road distance
339.4 km
210.9 mi • 183.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
281.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Return: 7 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R568.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R570.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R632.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R638.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R749.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R753.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R835.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R841.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R986.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R991.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,098.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,107.81
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Somerset
13.7°C
Fog
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.3°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
45%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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339.4 km 3 hrs 47 min
Start Newlands
Finish Somerset
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    2.9 km
  7. Turn slight left
    1.7 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    296.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Randburg
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    7.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    3.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
170.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Newlands → Somerset
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Newlands
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Newlands → Somerset
Newlands Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset 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
46.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
63.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
184.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Newlands
Newlands ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
170.0 km
Total: 339.4 km
Midpoint 170.0 km
339.4 km 3 hrs 47 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 339.4 km
Return-cycle span 678.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 170.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -24.80021, 28.44987
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

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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 9
How far is Newlands from Somerset? +
Newlands is about 339.4 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Newlands 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 Newlands to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R568.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R570.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R632.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R638.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 29 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

: Pretoria
From Newlands To Somerset
Polokwane Bypass
From Newlands To Somerset
: Randburg
From Newlands To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Newlands
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 46.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 63.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 184.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 177.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 33.0 km

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