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Distance from Somerset to Newlands

Somerset to Newlands is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 338.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min.

N Somerset → Newlands
Road distance
338.3 km
210.2 mi • 182.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
281.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Return: 7 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R566.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R569.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R630.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R636.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R747.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R750.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R832.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R839.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R983.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R987.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,095.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,104.26
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Newlands
17.5°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.4°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
83%
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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338.3 km 3 hrs 47 min
Start Somerset
Finish Newlands
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    3.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    7.7 km
  7. Turn right towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    191.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  11. Go straight
    2.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  15. Turn left
    2.5 km
  16. Turn right
    0.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 3 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 -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
169.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Newlands
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Newlands
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Newlands
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Newlands Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
45.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
61.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
176.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Newlands → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Newlands
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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
169.4 km
Total: 338.3 km
Midpoint 169.4 km
338.3 km 3 hrs 47 min
Destination Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 338.3 km
Return-cycle span 676.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -24.80422, 28.44442
End -23.84273, 29.24870
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Newlands? +
Somerset is about 338.3 km from Newlands by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Newlands? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Newlands in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Newlands? +
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 Newlands? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R566.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R569.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R630.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R636.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Newlands? +
Yes. There are 29 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Newlands
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 Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 45.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 61.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 176.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 183.9 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 238.1 km

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