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Distance from Thornhill to London

Thornhill to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,242.2 km in roughly 14 hrs 33 min.

N Thornhill → London
Road distance
1,242.2 km
771.9 mi • 670.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
907.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
52
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 33 min
Return: 29 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,079.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,089.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,316.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,335.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,743.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,756.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,056.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,081.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,610.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,627.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,021.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,054.33
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,242.2 km 14 hrs 33 min
Start Thornhill
Finish London
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
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  3. Turn right
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  4. At the end of the road, turn left
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  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left
    7.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    21.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  15. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  16. Turn left
    2.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  24. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    0.3 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.8 km
  35. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  36. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  37. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  38. Turn left
    2.3 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  40. Continue
    41.0 km
  41. Turn left
    30.8 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  43. Continue
    0.7 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  45. Continue
    0.4 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  47. Continue
    2.3 km
  48. Turn right
    0.9 km
  49. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  50. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  51. Turn right
    0.1 km
  52. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
621.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 16 min • 7 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Thornhill → London
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Thornhill
Destination area Arrival
London
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Thornhill → London
Thornhill Origin postcode
Not available
London 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 Similar distance
949.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
965.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
869.8 km
Rev Related route set
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London → Thornhill
Thornhill ↔ London
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278
Midpoint
621.8 km
Total: 1,242.2 km
Midpoint 621.8 km
1,242.2 km 14 hrs 33 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,242.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,484.5 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 52
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 621.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.98056, 26.59278
Midpoint -27.58904, 27.26930
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around London
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around London
4
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Questions 9
How far is Thornhill from London? +
Thornhill is about 1,242.2 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Thornhill to London? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Thornhill to London 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 Thornhill to London? +
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 Thornhill to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,079.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,089.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,316.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,335.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Thornhill to London? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Thornhill To London
Western Bypass
From Thornhill To London
ern Bypass
From Thornhill To London
: eMalahleni
From Thornhill To London
Kempton Park
From Thornhill To London
Benoni
From Thornhill To London
Johannesburg
From Thornhill To London
: Nelspruit
From Thornhill To London
Mashishing
From Thornhill To London
Schoemanskloof
From Thornhill To London

Route Locations

Start area
Thornhill
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 949.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 965.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 869.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,003.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,063.7 km

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