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Distance from O R Tambo International to Orkney

O R Tambo International to Orkney is a short everyday drive, covering about 13.0 km in roughly 13 min.

N O R Tambo International → Orkney
Road distance
13.0 km
8.1 mi • 7.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R24.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R38.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R42.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.58
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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13.0 km 13 min
Start O R Tambo International
Finish Orkney
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on O.R. Tambo Street
    0.7 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    9.9 km
  3. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
O R Tambo International → Orkney
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
O R Tambo International, North West
Destination area Arrival
Orkney
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
O R Tambo International → Orkney
O R Tambo International Origin postcode
Not available
Orkney Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
6.9 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
0.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
14.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Orkney → O R Tambo International
O R Tambo International ↔ Orkney
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint
6.5 km
Total: 13.0 km
Midpoint 6.5 km
13.0 km 13 min
Destination Orkney -26.97528, 26.67193

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 13.0 km
Return-cycle span 26.1 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 53.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint -26.94485, 26.66571
End -26.97528, 26.67193
Destination services

Available in Orkney

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Orkney
1
  • PEP
    Kingsley Road, Klerksdorp, 2620, North West
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How far is O R Tambo International from Orkney? +
O R Tambo International is about 13.0 km from Orkney by road.
How long does it take from O R Tambo International to Orkney? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O R Tambo International to Orkney in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O R Tambo International to Orkney? +
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 O R Tambo International to Orkney? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R21.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R21.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R24.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R24.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O R Tambo International to Orkney? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Orkney
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 Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 6.9 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 0.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 14.3 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 16.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 40.5 km

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