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Distance from Shell 2001 Gauteng to Wits

Shell 2001 Gauteng to Wits is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.7 km in roughly 7 min.

N Shell 2001 Gauteng → Wits
Road distance
5.7 km
3.5 mi • 3.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 min
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R14.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R14.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.59
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Wits
13.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.1°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
65%
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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5.7 km 7 min
Start Shell 2001 Gauteng
Finish Wits
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Rosettenville Road
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Stephenson Street
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Stott Street
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp slight right towards M2
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    0.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight left
    2.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Auckland Park
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards Auckland Park
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight onto Yale Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Empire Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.9 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell 2001 Gauteng → Wits
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Shell 2001 Gauteng, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Wits, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell 2001 Gauteng → Wits
Shell 2001 Gauteng Origin postcode
Not available
Wits Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
7.5 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
14.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
21.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Wits → Shell 2001 Gauteng
Shell 2001 Gauteng ↔ Wits
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell 2001 Gauteng -26.21681, 28.04976
Midpoint
2.9 km
Total: 5.7 km
Midpoint 2.9 km
5.7 km 7 min
Destination Wits -26.18691, 28.02991

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 5.7 km
Return-cycle span 11.4 km
Traversal time 7 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 280.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21681, 28.04976
Midpoint -26.20617, 28.03059
End -26.18691, 28.02991
Destination services

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Service groups 8
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Wits
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Wits
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
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Questions 8
How far is Shell 2001 Gauteng from Wits? +
Shell 2001 Gauteng is about 5.7 km from Wits by road.
How long does it take from Shell 2001 Gauteng to Wits? +
The drive usually takes about 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell 2001 Gauteng to Wits in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell 2001 Gauteng to Wits? +
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 Shell 2001 Gauteng to Wits? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell 2001 Gauteng to Wits? +
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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Towns along the route

: Sandton
From Shell 2001 Gauteng To Wits
Pretoria
From Shell 2001 Gauteng To Wits
: Auckland Park
From Shell 2001 Gauteng To Wits

Route Locations

Start area
Shell 2001 Gauteng, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wits, 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 Same province
About 13.2 km Difference: 7.5 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 14.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 21.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 24.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Same province
About 53.5 km Difference: 47.8 km

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