South Africa route platform Distance.Africa Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Randburg to Somerset

Randburg to Somerset is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.1 km in roughly 15 min.

N Randburg → Somerset
Road distance
9.1 km
5.6 mi • 4.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
35.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.62
See more fuel details from Randburg to Somerset
Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Somerset
13.8°C
Fog
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.4°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
45%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Somerset

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

9.1 km 15 min
Start Randburg
Finish Somerset
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Oak Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Sentrum Avenue
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Kent Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Hill Street
    1.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    1.6 km
  9. Turn left onto C.R. Swart Drive
    3.4 km
  10. Continue slight right onto Puttick Avenue
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Denne Street
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Hardekool Street
    0.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Keurboom Street
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Randburg → Somerset
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Randburg
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Randburg → Somerset
Randburg Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
4.2 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
10.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
18.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Randburg
Randburg ↔ Somerset
Open
Randburg to Pretoria Related trip
Open
Randburg to Cape Town Related trip
Open
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Randburg -26.09136, 28.00211
Midpoint
4.5 km
Total: 9.1 km
Midpoint 4.5 km
9.1 km 15 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 9.1 km
Return-cycle span 18.1 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 187.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09136, 28.00211
Midpoint -26.07949, 27.97145
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 8
How far is Randburg from Somerset? +
Randburg is about 9.1 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Randburg to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Randburg to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Randburg 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 Randburg to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Randburg to Somerset? +
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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance.Africa editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Route Locations

Start area
Randburg
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.

Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 4.2 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 10.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 18.3 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 20.7 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 44.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Somerset to Randburg

Randburg to Johannesburg Randburg to Pretoria Randburg to Cape Town Randburg to Durban Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset Durban to Somerset

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance.Africa and fuel.distance.africa, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance.Africa. All rights reserved.

Distance.Africa combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.