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Distance from Bergville to Melmoth Town

N Bergville → Melmoth Town
Road distance
302.3 km
Bergville to Melmoth Town is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 28 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
200.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 28 min
Start point
Kingsway
Return: 8 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
268 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R608.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R610.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R607.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R636.78
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R802.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R805.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R801.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R840.20
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,056.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,060.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,054.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,105.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7311, 29.3517
End coords Destination point
-28.5867, 31.3981
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C Bergville Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Melmoth Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bergville → Melmoth Town
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Car
302.3 km
4 hrs 28 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
302.3 km
~4 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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193 km flight
~5 hrs 46 min
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302.3 km 4 hrs 28 min
Start Bergville
Finish Melmoth Town
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Tathan Way
    1.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    33.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    12.5 km
  5. Turn left
    2.5 km
  6. Turn right
    61.9 km
  7. Turn right
    26.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  10. Turn right
    45.4 km
  11. Turn right
    54.3 km
  12. Turn right
    31.8 km
  13. Continue left
    22.5 km
  14. Turn right
    3.8 km
  15. Turn left
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.2 km
  17. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R60.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Melmoth Town → Bergville Bergville to Johannesburg Bergville to Pretoria Bergville to Cape Town Bergville to Durban Johannesburg to Melmoth Town Pretoria to Melmoth Town Cape Town to Melmoth Town
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Melmoth Town
06:42 – 17:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,263.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,329.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bergville Start: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167
Midpoint
151.2 km
Total: 302.3 km
Midpoint 151.2 km
302.3 km 4 hrs 28 min
Destination Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 302.3 km
Return-cycle span 604.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73111, 29.35167
Midpoint -28.14151, 30.35901
End -28.58667, 31.39806
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Questions 9
How far is Bergville from Melmoth Town? +
Bergville is about 302.3 km from Melmoth Town by road.
How long does it take from Bergville to Melmoth Town? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bergville to Melmoth Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bergville to Melmoth Town? +
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 Bergville to Melmoth Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R608.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R610.66 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R607.62 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R636.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bergville to Melmoth Town? +
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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Kingsway
From Bergville To Melmoth Town
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