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Distance from Somerset to Stateway

Somerset to Stateway is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 269.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → Stateway
Road distance
269.7 km
167.6 mi • 145.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
244.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 5 min
Return: 6 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R451.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R453.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R502.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R506.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R595.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R598.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R663.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R668.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R783.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R787.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R873.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R880.12
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Stateway
10.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.2°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
35%
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
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269.7 km 3 hrs 5 min
Start Somerset
Finish Stateway
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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
    0.2 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
    21.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Stateway
    2.7 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.1 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Stateway
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Stateway, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Stateway
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Stateway Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
6.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
23.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
108.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Stateway → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Stateway
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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
135.1 km
Total: 269.7 km
Midpoint 135.1 km
269.7 km 3 hrs 5 min
Destination Stateway -27.97468, 26.70431

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 269.7 km
Return-cycle span 539.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -27.14697, 27.51826
End -27.97468, 26.70431
Destination services

Available in Stateway

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

Service groups 5
Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Stateway
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Stateway
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Stateway
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stateway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Stateway
2
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Stateway? +
Somerset is about 269.7 km from Stateway by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Stateway? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Stateway in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Stateway? +
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 Stateway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R451.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R453.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R502.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R506.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Stateway? +
Yes. There are 13 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. 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 Stateway
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Stateway
: Odendaalsrus
From Somerset To Stateway
Welkom
From Somerset To Stateway

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Stateway, Free State
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 Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 6.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 23.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 108.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 134.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 31.1 km

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