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Distance from Bultfontein N8 to Theunissen

N Bultfontein N8 → Theunissen
Road distance
256.9 km
N1 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
193.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
Start point
Bultfontein Road
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
191 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R490.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R492.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R597.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R601.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R647.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R649.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R788.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R793.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R851.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R855.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,037.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,043.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
79° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
259° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7480, 24.7661
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bultfontein N8 to Theunissen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 256.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min.
Travel modes
Bultfontein N8 → Theunissen
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Car
256.9 km
3 hrs 11 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
256.9 km
~3 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
257 km
↑ 40 min faster
Flight time
30 min
With airport
~2 hrs 30 min
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256.9 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Bultfontein N8
Finish Theunissen
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bultfontein Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  9. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  10. Turn right
    0.1 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  14. 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 N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Bultfontein N8 Bultfontein N8 to Johannesburg Bultfontein N8 to Pretoria Bultfontein N8 to Cape Town Bultfontein N8 to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.4%
☀ 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
10 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,073.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,130.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein N8 Start: Bultfontein Road -28.74797, 24.76610
Midpoint
128.5 km
Total: 256.9 km
Midpoint 128.5 km
256.9 km 3 hrs 11 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 256.9 km
Return-cycle span 513.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74797, 24.76610
Midpoint -29.17725, 25.90574
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Bultfontein N8 from Theunissen? +
Bultfontein N8 is about 256.9 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein N8 to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein N8 to Theunissen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bultfontein N8 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 Bultfontein N8 to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R490.56 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R492.60 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R597.48 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R601.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein N8 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Kroonstad
From Bultfontein N8 To Theunissen
Maseru
From Bultfontein N8 To Theunissen
Western Bypass
From Bultfontein N8 To Theunissen
: Bradfort
From Bultfontein N8 To Theunissen
Welkom
From Bultfontein N8 To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein N8, Northern 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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