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Distance from Celle to Hopefield

N Celle → Hopefield
Road distance
1,529.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / R45
Celle to Hopefield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,529.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,253.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 24 min
Start point
Celle Street
Return: 34 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1044 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,990.89
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,994.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,978.78
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,083.39
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,946.31
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,950.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,930.33
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,068.36
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,192.51
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,198.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,171.48
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,353.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
241° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
61° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1768, 30.1670
End coords Destination point
-33.0634, 18.3498
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Celle → Hopefield
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Car
1,529.5 km
17 hrs 24 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,529.5 km
~23 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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1,529.5 km 17 hrs 24 min
Start Celle
Finish Hopefield
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Celle to Hopefield via N3 and N5 and N1 and N7
    National highway route N3N5N1N7
  2. Directions from Celle to Hopefield via R45
    Provincial road route R45
  3. Head on Celle Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Dirkie Uys Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Main
    37.7 km
  6. Turn left
    27.3 km
  7. Turn left
    2.6 km
  8. Turn right
    12.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  15. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  21. Turn right
    31.7 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  23. Turn right
    27.4 km
  24. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    1.6 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.1 km
  26. Turn slight right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  27. Take the ramp right towards N7: Moorreesburg
    0.5 km
  28. Merge slight right
    2.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Hopefield
    0.7 km
  30. Keep slight left at the fork towards R45: Hopefield
    0.1 km
  31. Go straight
    52.2 km
  32. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  33. Turn left onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Hopefield → Celle Celle to Johannesburg Celle to Pretoria Celle to Cape Town Celle to Durban Johannesburg to Hopefield Pretoria to Hopefield Cape Town to Hopefield
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Halfway point
764.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 42 min • 8 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
254.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
82.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hopefield
07:44 – 17:46
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:45
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,393.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R305.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,729.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Celle Start: Celle Street -28.17684, 30.16696
Midpoint
764.7 km
Total: 1,529.5 km
Midpoint 764.7 km
1,529.5 km 17 hrs 24 min
Destination Hopefield -33.06340, 18.34981

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,529.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,058.9 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 764.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17684, 30.16696
Midpoint -30.97200, 24.63176
End -33.06340, 18.34981
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Questions 9
How far is Celle from Hopefield? +
Celle is about 1,529.5 km from Hopefield by road.
How long does it take from Celle to Hopefield? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Celle to Hopefield 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 Celle to Hopefield? +
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 Celle to Hopefield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,077.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,090.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,074.58 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,222.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Celle to Hopefield? +
Yes. There are 5 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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