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Distance from Orkney to O R Tambo International

Orkney to O R Tambo International is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.7 km in roughly 11 min.

N Orkney → O R Tambo International
Road distance
11.7 km
7.3 mi • 6.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.33
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.7 km 11 min
Start Orkney
Finish O R Tambo International
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  5. Turn right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    9.2 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Orkney → O R Tambo International
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Orkney
Destination area Arrival
O R Tambo International, North West
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Orkney → O R Tambo International
Orkney Origin postcode
Not available
O R Tambo International 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
8.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
1.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
15.6 km
Rev Related route set
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O R Tambo International → Orkney
Orkney ↔ O R Tambo International
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Orkney -26.97528, 26.67193
Midpoint
5.9 km
Total: 11.7 km
Midpoint 5.9 km
11.7 km 11 min
Destination O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.7 km
Return-cycle span 23.5 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 51.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.97528, 26.67193
Midpoint -26.95087, 26.66350
End -26.89855, 26.66690
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
  • PEP
    Golf Street, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
  • PEP
    16 Central Avenue, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
  • Dischem
    16 Joe Slovo Road, Klerksdorp, 2571
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
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Questions 8
How far is Orkney from O R Tambo International? +
Orkney is about 11.7 km from O R Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from Orkney to O R Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Orkney to O R Tambo International in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Orkney to O R 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 Orkney to O R Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R22.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Orkney to O R Tambo International? +
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
Orkney
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O R Tambo International, North West
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: 8.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 1.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 15.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 18.0 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 41.8 km

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