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Distance from Transvaal to Croydon

Transvaal to Croydon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 45 min.

N Transvaal → Croydon
Road distance
494.7 km
307.4 mi • 267.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
441.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 45 min
Return: 11 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R828.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R832.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R922.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R929.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,092.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,097.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,217.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,227.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,437.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,444.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,601.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,614.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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494.7 km 5 hrs 45 min
Start Transvaal
Finish Croydon
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Transvaal
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal
    102.2 km
  3. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    24.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    5.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M59: Isando
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Lazarus Mawela Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Brabazon Road
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Die Agora Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Jacoba Loots Road
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Mikro Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Grysbok Road
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
247.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Transvaal → Croydon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Croydon
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Transvaal → Croydon
Transvaal Origin postcode
Not available
Croydon 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
201.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
122.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
218.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Croydon → Transvaal
Transvaal ↔ Croydon
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint
247.5 km
Total: 494.7 km
Midpoint 247.5 km
494.7 km 5 hrs 45 min
Destination Croydon -26.12843, 28.19770

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 494.7 km
Return-cycle span 989.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint -27.04009, 26.12517
End -26.12843, 28.19770
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Croydon
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Croydon
6
  • Poetry
    Poetry, R21, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • PEP
    7 West Street, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Croydon
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Croydon
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Croydon
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Croydon
3
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Questions 9
How far is Transvaal from Croydon? +
Transvaal is about 494.7 km from Croydon by road.
How long does it take from Transvaal to Croydon? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Transvaal to Croydon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Transvaal to Croydon? +
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 Transvaal to Croydon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R828.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R832.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R922.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R929.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Transvaal to Croydon? +
Yes. There are 7 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 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

ern Bypass
From Transvaal To Croydon
: eMalahleni
From Transvaal To Croydon
Kempton Park
From Transvaal To Croydon
Benoni
From Transvaal To Croydon
Johannesburg
From Transvaal To Croydon
: Isando
From Transvaal To Croydon

Route Locations

Start area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Croydon
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.

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 351.8 km

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