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Distance from Transvaal to Robert Mugabe Way

Transvaal to Robert Mugabe Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,589.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Transvaal → Robert Mugabe Way
Road distance
1,589.5 km
987.7 mi • 858.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,362.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 39 min
Return: 35 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,660.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,673.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,964.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,988.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,510.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,527.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,910.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,942.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,619.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,641.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,145.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,187.64
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Robert Mugabe Way
16.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.4°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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1,589.5 km 17 hrs 39 min
Start Transvaal
Finish Robert Mugabe Way
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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
    3.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  17. Continue
    5.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    103.8 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  25. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  30. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  31. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  32. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    2.5 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  36. Merge slight right
    126.3 km
  37. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  38. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  39. Continue straight onto High Glen Road
    6.0 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulawayo Road
    0.0 km
  43. Continue onto Bulawayo Road
    2.4 km
  44. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 39
Known total R1,202.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 39 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
796.3 km
Northern Cape to Harare Province
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 49 min • 8 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Harare Province
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Transvaal → Robert Mugabe Way
Northern Cape to Harare Province
Start area Origin
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Transvaal → Robert Mugabe Way
Transvaal Origin postcode
Not available
Robert Mugabe Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Harare Province
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,296.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,313.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,217.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Robert Mugabe Way → Transvaal
Transvaal ↔ Robert Mugabe Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint
796.3 km
Total: 1,589.5 km
Midpoint 796.3 km
1,589.5 km 17 hrs 39 min
Destination Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Harare Province
One-way road span 1,589.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,178.9 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 796.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint -23.86897, 29.50690
End -17.81053, 30.92794
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Questions 9
How far is Transvaal from Robert Mugabe Way? +
Transvaal is about 1,589.5 km from Robert Mugabe Way by road.
How long does it take from Transvaal to Robert Mugabe Way? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Transvaal to Robert Mugabe Way 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 Transvaal to Robert Mugabe Way? +
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 Robert Mugabe Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,660.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,673.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,964.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,988.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Transvaal to Robert Mugabe Way? +
Yes. There are 39 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Johannesburg
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: Pretoria
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Polokwane
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Route Locations

Start area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,296.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,313.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,217.0 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 1,350.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,428.0 km

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