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Distance from Cota Calandula to Louis Trichardt

Cota Calandula to Louis Trichardt is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,917.1 km in roughly 36 hrs 29 min.

N Cota Calandula → Louis Trichardt
Road distance
2,917.1 km
1,812.6 mi • 1,574.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,133.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
84
Info Travel board
Travel time
36 hrs 29 min
Return: 72 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
36 hrs 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 18 planned rest stops
40 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,883.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,906.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,439.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,483.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6,443.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6,473.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7,177.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7,235.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8,477.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8,518.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9,444.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9,520.80
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
36 hrs 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
36 hrs 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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2,917.1 km 36 hrs 29 min
Start Cota Calandula
Finish Louis Trichardt
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  1. Head on Cota-Calandula
    10.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    24.5 km
  3. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    21.2 km
  5. Turn slight right
    2.9 km
  6. Continue right
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    2.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight
    10.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    116.0 km
  14. Turn left
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left
    0.0 km
  16. Turn slight right
    54.7 km
  17. Go straight
    47.1 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    63.9 km
  19. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.0 km
  22. Go straight
    2.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.8 km
  25. Turn slight right
    79.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  27. Continue straight
    26.1 km
  28. Turn right
    6.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  30. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    3.7 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  36. Continue
    0.1 km
  37. Continue slight right
    23.0 km
  38. Turn slight left
    9.8 km
  39. Go straight
    104.4 km
  40. Continue straight
    175.1 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  42. Continue
    2.2 km
  43. Turn slight left
    129.4 km
  44. Keep slight left at the fork onto Caiundo-Cuangar
    208.6 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  46. Continue
    11.5 km
  47. Continue slight right
    13.9 km
  48. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  49. Merge slight right
    155.2 km
  50. Turn left
    2.5 km
  51. Keep slight left at the fork
    510.8 km
  52. Continue right onto Ngoma Road
    70.4 km
  53. Continue straight
    65.1 km
  54. Turn left onto Nata Road
    2.2 km
  55. Turn slight left
    3.2 km
  56. Merge slight right onto Zambezi Road
    1.0 km
  57. Turn right onto Livingstone Road
    58.6 km
  58. Continue straight onto Kazungula Road
    2.1 km
  59. Go straight onto Nakatindi Road
    2.8 km
  60. Turn right onto Mosi-oa-Tunya Road
    9.9 km
  61. Continue straight onto Livingstone Way
    434.2 km
  62. Continue straight onto Lady Stanley Avenue
    2.3 km
  63. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  64. Merge slight right onto Masotsha Ndlovu Avenue
    0.6 km
  65. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.4 km
  66. Continue straight onto J.M. Nkomo Street
    0.9 km
  67. Turn left onto Leopold Takawira Avenue
    1.0 km
  68. Continue straight onto Selbourne Avenue
    1.8 km
  69. Continue straight onto Leopold Takawira Avenue
    5.7 km
  70. Continue straight onto Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway
    307.4 km
  71. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  72. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  73. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  74. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  75. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  76. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  77. Continue straight
    90.9 km
  78. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.3 km
  79. Go straight
    10.8 km
  80. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stubbs Street
    0.0 km
  81. Continue onto Stubbs Street
    0.8 km
  82. Turn left onto Krogh Street
    0.9 km
  83. Turn right onto Landros Street
    0.1 km
  84. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R61.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,461.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 hrs 14 min • 18 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cota Calandula → Louis Trichardt
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cota Calandula, Malanje
Destination area Arrival
Louis Trichardt
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cota Calandula → Louis Trichardt
Cota Calandula Origin postcode
Not available
Louis Trichardt Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
2,624.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
2,640.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
2,544.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Louis Trichardt → Cota Calandula
Cota Calandula ↔ Louis Trichardt
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cota Calandula -9.20027, 16.03204
Midpoint
1,461.0 km
Total: 2,917.1 km
Midpoint 1,461.0 km
2,917.1 km 36 hrs 29 min
Destination Louis Trichardt -23.03833, 29.90667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 2,917.1 km
Return-cycle span 5,834.3 km
Traversal time 36 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 84
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,461.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -9.20027, 16.03204
Midpoint -18.03332, 20.97685
End -23.03833, 29.90667
Destination services

Available in Louis Trichardt

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Louis Trichardt
5
Destination brief

Travelling to Louis Trichardt

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Far-north Limpopo town
Standout Mountain-foot town with far-north route value
Best for Who this destination suits
Northern Limpopo stay Route stop Regional base Mountain-foot town stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Town-centre stays, route-side properties and outlying lodges create different practical arrivals, so the exact address matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Louis Trichardt as a Vhembe base for far-north Limpopo road travel, overnights and regional touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Limpopo-linked tourism information highlights varied accommodation and a streetscape with restaurants and coffee shops
The town works as a practical stop in the Vhembe region
Its far-north location gives it strong route value
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Questions 9
How far is Cota Calandula from Louis Trichardt? +
Cota Calandula is about 2,917.1 km from Louis Trichardt by road.
How long does it take from Cota Calandula to Louis Trichardt? +
The drive usually takes about 36 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cota Calandula to Louis Trichardt 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 Cota Calandula to Louis Trichardt? +
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 Cota Calandula to Louis Trichardt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4,883.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4,906.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5,439.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5,483.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cota Calandula to Louis Trichardt? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Cota-Calandula
From Cota Calandula To Louis Trichardt
Lombe-Cota
From Cota Calandula To Louis Trichardt
Rua Joaquim Kapango
From Cota Calandula To Louis Trichardt
Caiundo-Cuangar
From Cota Calandula To Louis Trichardt
Livingstone Way
From Cota Calandula To Louis Trichardt

Route Locations

Start area
Cota Calandula, Malanje
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Louis Trichardt
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 2,624.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 2,640.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 2,544.7 km
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About 161.5 km Difference: 2,755.6 km
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