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Distance from A50 to Zonnebloem

A50 to Zonnebloem is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,671.6 km in roughly 18 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A50 → Zonnebloem
Road distance
1,671.6 km
M176 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,412.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 46 min
End point
Vogelgezang Street
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1126 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,798.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,811.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,117.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,142.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,692.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,709.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,112.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,146.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,858.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,881.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,411.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,455.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6824, 30.5368
End coords Destination point
-33.9325, 18.4350
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,671.6 km 18 hrs 46 min
Start A50
Finish Zonnebloem
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right
    3.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right
    3.1 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    56.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    72.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M176: Lower Church Street
    0.2 km
  21. Continue slight left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.5 km
  23. Continue straight onto Newmarket Street
    0.4 km
  24. Turn left onto Nelson Street
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Chapel Street
    0.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Russell Street
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Russell Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Hanover Street
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R998.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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 -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Zonnebloem → A50 A50 to Johannesburg A50 to Pretoria A50 to Cape Town A50 to Durban Johannesburg to Zonnebloem Pretoria to Zonnebloem Cape Town to Zonnebloem
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
836.0 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 23 min • 9 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
120.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
278.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
90.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Zonnebloem
07:23 – 18:01
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,987.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R334.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,355.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A50 -26.68237, 30.53682
Midpoint
836.0 km
Total: 1,671.6 km
Midpoint 836.0 km
1,671.6 km 18 hrs 46 min
Destination Zonnebloem End: Vogelgezang Street -33.93255, 18.43505

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,671.6 km
Return-cycle span 3,343.2 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 836.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68237, 30.53682
Midpoint -30.45503, 25.61148
End -33.93255, 18.43505
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
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Questions 9
How far is A50 from Zonnebloem? +
A50 is about 1,671.6 km from Zonnebloem by road.
How long does it take from A50 to Zonnebloem? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A50 to Zonnebloem 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 A50 to Zonnebloem? +
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 A50 to Zonnebloem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,798.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,811.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,117.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,142.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A50 to Zonnebloem? +
Yes. There are 35 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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Route Locations

Start area
A50, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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