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Distance from 3Rd to Kroonstad

3Rd to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 868.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 26 min.

N 3Rd → Kroonstad
Road distance
868 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,327.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 26 min
End point
Beyers Street
Return: 20 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
626 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,657.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,664.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,018.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,031.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,186.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,195.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,663.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,679.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,877.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,889.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,504.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,526.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
333° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
153° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-46.8621, 37.8182
End coords Destination point
-27.6533, 27.2355
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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868 km 626 min
Start 3Rd
Finish Kroonstad
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    4.4 km
  2. Turn right
    47.4 km
  3. Turn left
    24.3 km
  4. Turn right
    50.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    0.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    23.6 km
  13. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left
    123.2 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  24. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  25. Turn left
    2.6 km
  26. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    220.2 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Doornkloof
    0.4 km
  29. Turn left onto Reitz Street
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right onto Bukes Street
    0.7 km
  31. Continue straight onto Marais Street
    0.3 km
  32. Turn left onto Beyers Street
    0.4 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Kroonstad → 3Rd 3Rd to Johannesburg 3Rd to Pretoria 3Rd to Cape Town 3Rd to Durban Johannesburg to Kroonstad Pretoria to Kroonstad Cape Town to Kroonstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
434.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 13 min • 5 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
144.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
46.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
268.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad
06:41 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,628.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R173.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,819.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint
434.5 km
Total: 868 km
Midpoint 434.5 km
868 km 626 min
Destination Kroonstad End: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 868 km
Return-cycle span 1736 km
Traversal time 626 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 434.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -46.86209, 37.81818
Midpoint -30.79017, 26.76919
End -27.65327, 27.23552
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Kroonstad
4
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Questions 9
How far is 3Rd from Kroonstad? +
3Rd is about 868 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 626 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd to Kroonstad 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 3Rd to Kroonstad? +
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 3Rd to Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,657.35 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,664.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,018.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,031.06 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd to Kroonstad? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
3Rd
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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