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Distance from Stateway to Somerset

Stateway to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 269.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Stateway → Somerset
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
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 6 min
Return: 6 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R451.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R453.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R502.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R507.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R595.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R598.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R663.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R669.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R783.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R787.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R873.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R880.33
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Somerset
15.1°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.6°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
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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Start, destination and route line.

269.7 km 3 hrs 6 min
Start Stateway
Finish Somerset
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Stateway
    0.4 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Stateway
    3.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    58.9 km
  15. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    18.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.1 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 33 min • 1 hr 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Stateway → Somerset
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Stateway, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Stateway → Somerset
Stateway Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
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
23.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
134.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Stateway
Stateway ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Stateway -27.97468, 26.70431
Midpoint
135.1 km
Total: 269.7 km
Midpoint 135.1 km
269.7 km 3 hrs 6 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 269.7 km
Return-cycle span 539.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.97468, 26.70431
Midpoint -27.15174, 27.51662
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

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 Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Stateway from Somerset? +
Stateway is about 269.7 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Stateway to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Stateway to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Stateway to Somerset? +
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 Stateway to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R451.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R453.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R502.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R507.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Stateway to Somerset? +
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

: Johannesburg
From Stateway To Somerset
Heilbron
From Stateway To Somerset
Western Bypass
From Stateway To Somerset
: cliff
From Stateway To Somerset
Honeydew
From Stateway To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Stateway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, 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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 6.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 23.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 134.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 108.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 31.2 km

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