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Distance from Somerset to Expo

Somerset to Expo is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.7 km in roughly 22 min.

N Somerset → Expo
Road distance
24.7 km
15.3 mi • 13.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R41.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R41.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R46.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R46.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R71.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R72.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R79.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R80.56
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Expo
11.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.8°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
58%
Wind 10m wind speed
14 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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24.7 km 22 min
Start Somerset
Finish Expo
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    12.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left
    2.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    2.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Recreation Road
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Recreation Road
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.4 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Expo
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Expo, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Expo
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Expo Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Benoni
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
2.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
4.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
5.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Expo → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Expo
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
12.4 km
Total: 24.7 km
Midpoint 12.4 km
24.7 km 22 min
Destination Expo -26.24318, 27.98258

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 24.7 km
Return-cycle span 49.4 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 64.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -26.15851, 27.92925
End -26.24318, 27.98258
Destination services

Available in Expo

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 Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Expo
5
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Expo
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Expo
6
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Questions 8
How far is Somerset from Expo? +
Somerset is about 24.7 km from Expo by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Expo? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Expo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Expo? +
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 Somerset to Expo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R46.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R46.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Expo? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To Expo
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Expo
: Soweto
From Somerset To Expo
Riverlea
From Somerset To Expo

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Expo, 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 Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 2.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 4.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 5.1 km
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
About 13.2 km Difference: 11.5 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Same province
About 53.5 km Difference: 28.8 km

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