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Distance from Aliwal N3 to Theunissen

N Aliwal N3 → Theunissen
Road distance
308.5 km
R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
255.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 49 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
229 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R589.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R591.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R717.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R721.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R777.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R780.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R946.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R952.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,022.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,026.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,245.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,253.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
0° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
180° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Aliwal N3 to Theunissen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 308.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 49 min.
Travel modes
Aliwal N3 → Theunissen
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Car
308.5 km
3 hrs 49 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
308.5 km
~4 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
308 km
↑ 1 hr 12 min faster
Flight time
37 min
With airport
~2 hrs 37 min
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308.5 km 3 hrs 49 min
Start Aliwal N3
Finish Theunissen
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Somerset Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  5. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  6. Turn left
    2.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  10. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  11. Turn right
    0.1 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway.
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
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Halfway point
154.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:49 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,289.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,357.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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 Aliwal N3 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
154.5 km
Total: 308.5 km
Midpoint 154.5 km
308.5 km 3 hrs 49 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 308.5 km
Return-cycle span 616.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 154.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -29.57981, 26.19035
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal N3 from Theunissen? +
Aliwal N3 is about 308.5 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal N3 to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal N3 to Theunissen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal N3 to Theunissen? +
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 Aliwal N3 to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R589.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R591.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R717.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R721.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal N3 to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Aliwal N3 To Theunissen
Western Bypass
From Aliwal N3 To Theunissen
: Bradfort
From Aliwal N3 To Theunissen
Welkom
From Aliwal N3 To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal N3, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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