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Distance from Somerset to Thornhill

Somerset to Thornhill is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 811.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 17 min.

N Somerset → Thornhill
Road distance
811.0 km
503.9 mi • 437.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
669.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 17 min
Return: 18 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,357.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,364.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,512.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,524.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,791.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,799.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,995.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,011.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,357.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,368.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,625.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,646.94
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Thornhill
1.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
-1.7°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 1°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 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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811.0 km 9 hrs 17 min
Start Somerset
Finish Thornhill
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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
    389.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.4 km
  12. Turn right
    122.1 km
  13. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    21.5 km
  19. Turn left
    7.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    0.1 km
  28. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
406.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 38 min • 4 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Thornhill
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Thornhill
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Thornhill
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Thornhill 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
517.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
438.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
534.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Thornhill → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Thornhill
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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
406.2 km
Total: 811.0 km
Midpoint 406.2 km
811.0 km 9 hrs 17 min
Destination Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 811.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,622.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 406.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -29.08500, 26.17503
End -31.98056, 26.59278
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thornhill
6
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Thornhill? +
Somerset is about 811.0 km from Thornhill by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Thornhill? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Thornhill in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Somerset to Thornhill? +
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 Thornhill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,357.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,364.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,512.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,524.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Thornhill? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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
Thornhill
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: 517.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 438.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 534.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 572.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 649.5 km

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