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Distance from Bayhead to Theunissen

Bayhead to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 38 min.

N Bayhead → Theunissen
Road distance
556.3 km
345.7 mi • 300.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
447.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 38 min
Return: 13 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R931.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R935.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,037.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,045.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,228.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,234.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,368.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,379.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,616.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,624.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,801.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,815.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

556.3 km 6 hrs 38 min
Start Bayhead
Finish Theunissen
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Crane Road
    0.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fish Eagle Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto South Coast Road
    1.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.1 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bayhead → Theunissen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bayhead
Destination area Arrival
Theunissen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bayhead → Theunissen
Bayhead Origin postcode
Not available
Theunissen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
183.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
263.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
279.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Theunissen → Bayhead
Bayhead ↔ Theunissen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bayhead -29.89139, 30.99139
Midpoint
278.1 km
Total: 556.3 km
Midpoint 278.1 km
556.3 km 6 hrs 38 min
Destination Theunissen -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 556.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,112.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89139, 30.99139
Midpoint -28.35259, 29.28420
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Bayhead from Theunissen? +
Bayhead is about 556.3 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Bayhead to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bayhead to Theunissen 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 Bayhead 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 Bayhead to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R931.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R935.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,037.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,045.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bayhead to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 16 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Bayhead To Theunissen
: Harrismith
From Bayhead To Theunissen
Bethlehem
From Bayhead To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Bayhead
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 183.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 263.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 279.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 317.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 401.2 km

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