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Distance from Carters Lane to Theunissen

Carters Lane to Theunissen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 15 min.

N Carters Lane → Theunissen
Road distance
257.9 km
N1 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
196.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 15 min
Start point
Lane
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
195 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R492.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R494.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R599.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R603.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R649.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R652.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R791.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R796.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R855.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R858.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,041.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,047.87
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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
-28.7537, 24.7417
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

257.9 km 3 hrs 15 min
Start Carters Lane
Finish Theunissen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Schreiner Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Queens Way
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto MacDougall Street
    2.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Oliver Street
    2.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.2 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Carters Lane Carters Lane to Johannesburg Carters Lane to Pretoria Carters Lane to Cape Town Carters Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 37 min • 1 hr 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.9 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
76.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:44 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,078.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,134.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
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 Carters Lane Start: Lane -28.75374, 24.74172
Midpoint
129.0 km
Total: 257.9 km
Midpoint 129.0 km
257.9 km 3 hrs 15 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 257.9 km
Return-cycle span 515.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.75374, 24.74172
Midpoint -29.17660, 25.90056
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Carters Lane from Theunissen? +
Carters Lane is about 257.9 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Carters Lane to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Carters Lane to Theunissen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Carters Lane 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 Carters Lane to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R492.51 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R494.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R599.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R603.57 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Carters Lane 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

Lane
From Carters Lane To Theunissen
Queens Way
From Carters Lane To Theunissen
: Kroonstad
From Carters Lane To Theunissen
Maseru
From Carters Lane To Theunissen
Western Bypass
From Carters Lane To Theunissen
: Bradfort
From Carters Lane To Theunissen
Welkom
From Carters Lane To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Carters Lane, 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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