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Distance from Botrivier R717 to Smithfield

Botrivier R717 to Smithfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 917.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 9 min.

N Botrivier R717 → Smithfield
Road distance
917.5 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
820.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 9 min
Start point
4th Avenue
End point
Brand Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
669 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,535.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,543.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,710.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,724.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,026.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,036.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,257.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,275.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,666.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,678.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,970.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,994.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.2268, 19.2023
End coords Destination point
-30.2172, 26.5303
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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917.5 km 11 hrs 9 min
Start Botrivier R717
Finish Smithfield
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on 4th Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Karee Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn sharp right onto Main Road
    1.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N2
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    7.3 km
  7. Continue left
    31.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    41.2 km
  9. Turn right
    15.6 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    346.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    354.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right
    0.9 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight
    78.1 km
  18. Turn left
    34.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Brand Street
    0.8 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 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Smithfield → Botrivier R717 Botrivier R717 to Johannesburg Botrivier R717 to Pretoria Botrivier R717 to Cape Town Botrivier R717 to Durban Johannesburg to Smithfield Pretoria to Smithfield Cape Town to Smithfield
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
458.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 34 min • 5 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
66.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
152.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Smithfield
06:42 – 17:38
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,834.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R183.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,036.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 Botrivier R717 Start: 4th Avenue -34.22676, 19.20232
Midpoint
458.5 km
Total: 917.5 km
Midpoint 458.5 km
917.5 km 11 hrs 9 min
Destination Smithfield End: Brand Street -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 917.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,834.9 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 458.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.22676, 19.20232
Midpoint -32.27883, 22.70289
End -30.21722, 26.53028
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Questions 9
How far is Botrivier R717 from Smithfield? +
Botrivier R717 is about 917.5 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Botrivier R717 to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Botrivier R717 to Smithfield 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 Botrivier R717 to Smithfield? +
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 Botrivier R717 to Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,535.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,543.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,710.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,724.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Botrivier R717 to Smithfield? +
No tollgates are 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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Vanderstad
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Route Locations

Start area
Botrivier R717, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smithfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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