Distance from Somerset to Leuven

Somerset to Leuven is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 152.0 km in roughly 1 hr 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → Leuven

Road distance

152.0 km

94.4 mi • 82.1 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

125.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 51 min

Return: 3 hrs 43 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1 hr 51 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 51 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R254.43

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R255.64

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Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for Leuven

9.7°C

Overcast

Feels like Perceived temperature

5.6°C

Day range High / low

H 14° • L 9°

Rain chance Today's probability

50%

Wind 10m wind speed

23 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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Accommodation

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Somerset

Finish Leuven

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Apollo Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue

1.3 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive

4.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

15.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International

2.3 km
Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass

16.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs

0.8 km
Merge slight right

101.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R546: Evander

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R546: Evander

0.1 km
Turn right

4.4 km
Turn left onto Rotterdam Road

1.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Braam Fisher Drive

0.3 km
Turn left onto Toulouse Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Leuven Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 23

Known total R338.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

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

76.0 km

Gauteng to Mpumalanga

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

55 min • 55 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Mpumalanga

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Somerset → Leuven

Gauteng to Mpumalanga

Start area Origin

Somerset, Gauteng

Destination area Arrival

Leuven, Mpumalanga

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Somerset → Leuven

Somerset Origin postcode

Not available

Leuven Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

Gauteng to Mpumalanga

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Mbombela to Middelburg

3 other similar routes

Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province

2.5 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

9.5 km

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province

51.8 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Leuven → Somerset

Somerset ↔ Leuven

Somerset to Johannesburg Related trip

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Somerset to Pretoria Related trip

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Somerset to Cape Town Related trip

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint

76.0 km

Total: 152.0 km

Midpoint 76.0 km

152.0 km 1 hr 51 min

Destination Leuven -26.47109, 29.11977

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga

One-way road span 152.0 km

Return-cycle span 304.0 km

Traversal time 1 hr 51 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 13.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 76.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722

Midpoint -26.28285, 28.44182

End -26.47109, 29.11977

Destination services

Available in Leuven

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

Service groups 2

Schools Supermarkets

Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Leuven

Evander, 2280, Mpumalanga
Evander High Scool
Evander, 2302, Mpumalanga

Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Leuven

Quickshop
126 Bram Fischer Drive, Evander

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is Somerset from Leuven? +

Somerset is about 152.0 km from Leuven by road.

How long does it take from Somerset to Leuven? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Leuven in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Somerset to Leuven? +

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 Leuven? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R254.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R255.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R283.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R285.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Leuven? +

Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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 Leuven

Western Bypass

From Somerset To Leuven

: O.R. Tambo International

From Somerset To Leuven

eMalahleni

From Somerset To Leuven

ern Bypass

From Somerset To Leuven

: Springs

From Somerset To Leuven

: Evander

From Somerset To Leuven

Standerton

From Somerset To Leuven

Kinross

From Somerset To Leuven

Route Locations

Start area

Somerset, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Leuven, Mpumalanga

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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province

About 154.5 km Difference: 2.5 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

About 161.5 km Difference: 9.5 km

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province

About 100.2 km Difference: 51.8 km

Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province

About 99.3 km Difference: 52.7 km

Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance

About 135.4 km Difference: 16.6 km

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