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Distance from 40 to Louis Trichardt

N 40 → Louis Trichardt
Road distance
550.9 km
40 to Louis Trichardt is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 550.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
424.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 39 min
End point
Landros Street
Return: 13 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
399 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,108.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,112.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,107.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,160.58
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,462.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,468.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,461.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,531.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,924.69
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,932.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,922.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,014.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
353° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
173° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8295, 30.4316
End coords Destination point
-23.0383, 29.9067
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 23 °C 40 Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Louis Trichardt Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
40 → Louis Trichardt
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Car
550.9 km
6 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
550.9 km
~8 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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238 km flight
~7 hrs 42 min
🚗 174 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
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🚗 101 km from Polokwane International
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Start, destination and route line.

550.9 km 6 hrs 39 min
Start 40
Finish Louis Trichardt
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    59.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    48.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  13. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  14. Merge slight right
    157.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    3.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Munnik Street
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Landros Street
    0.0 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 R430.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ Louis Trichardt → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt Pretoria to Louis Trichardt Cape Town to Louis Trichardt
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
276.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louis Trichardt
06:38 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,302.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,423.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 40 -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint
276.0 km
Total: 550.9 km
Midpoint 276.0 km
550.9 km 6 hrs 39 min
Destination Louis Trichardt End: Landros Street -23.03833, 29.90667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 550.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,101.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint -24.98709, 29.31133
End -23.03833, 29.90667
Destination brief

Travelling to Louis Trichardt

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Far-north Limpopo town
Standout Mountain-foot town with far-north route value
Best for Who this destination suits
Northern Limpopo stay Route stop Regional base Mountain-foot town stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Town-centre stays, route-side properties and outlying lodges create different practical arrivals, so the exact address matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Louis Trichardt as a Vhembe base for far-north Limpopo road travel, overnights and regional touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Limpopo-linked tourism information highlights varied accommodation and a streetscape with restaurants and coffee shops
The town works as a practical stop in the Vhembe region
Its far-north location gives it strong route value
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Questions 9
How far is 40 from Louis Trichardt? +
40 is about 550.9 km from Louis Trichardt by road.
How long does it take from 40 to Louis Trichardt? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 40 to Louis Trichardt 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 40 to Louis Trichardt? +
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 40 to Louis Trichardt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,108.62 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,112.98 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,107.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,160.58 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 40 to Louis Trichardt? +
Yes. There are 7 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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