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Distance from Trans Sahara to Gate

Trans Sahara to Gate is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,006.9 km in roughly 16 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Trans Sahara → Gate
Road distance
1,006.9 km
625.7 mi • 543.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
582.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.73×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 10 min
Return: 32 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,685.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,693.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,877.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,892.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,224.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,234.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,477.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,497.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,926.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,940.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,259.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,286.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,006.9 km 16 hrs 10 min
Start Trans Sahara
Finish Gate
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  1. Head on Trans-Sahara
    36.2 km
  2. Continue straight onto Trans-Sahara
    11.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    7.7 km
  5. Turn left
    95.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    331.1 km
  8. Turn right
    131.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    4.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    2.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    28.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    197.3 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto طريق غات - البركت - حدود الجزائر
    20.9 km
  21. Turn slight left onto غات-البركت-حدود الجزائر
    0.5 km
  22. Continue straight onto طريق غات- البركت - حدود الجزائر
    1.0 km
  23. Go straight onto طريق أوباري - غات
    121.0 km
  24. Turn sharp left
    14.8 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
503.9 km
تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ to غات
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 5 min • 8 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ to غات
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Trans Sahara → Gate
تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ to غات
Start area Origin
Trans Sahara, تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
Destination area Arrival
Gate, غات
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Trans Sahara → Gate
Trans Sahara Origin postcode
Not available
Gate Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ to غات
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
713.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
730.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
634.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gate → Trans Sahara
Trans Sahara ↔ Gate
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Trans Sahara 24.08097, 5.06198
Midpoint
503.9 km
Total: 1,006.9 km
Midpoint 503.9 km
1,006.9 km 16 hrs 10 min
Destination Gate 26.01981, 10.43399

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ to غات
One-way road span 1,006.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,013.9 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 503.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 24.08097, 5.06198
Midpoint 24.87729, 8.63837
End 26.01981, 10.43399
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Questions 9
How far is Trans Sahara from Gate? +
Trans Sahara is about 1,006.9 km from Gate by road.
How long does it take from Trans Sahara to Gate? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Trans Sahara to Gate 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 Trans Sahara to Gate? +
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 Trans Sahara to Gate? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,685.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,693.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,877.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,892.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Trans Sahara to Gate? +
No tollgates are 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Trans Sahara To Gate

Route Locations

Start area
Trans Sahara, تمنراست ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵏⵖⴰⵙⴻⵜ
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gate, غات
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: 713.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 730.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 634.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 845.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 852.5 km

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