Distance from D300 to E71

N D300 → E71

Road distance

1,652.4 km

Highway dominant · M22 / N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / R300 / R603

D300 to E71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,652.4 km in roughly 18 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,226.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.35×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 26 min

Start point

Oak Road

Return: 36 hrs 53 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1106 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R3,231.40

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R3,234.97

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

247° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

67° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.1837, 30.7904

End coords Destination point

-33.9957, 18.5611

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C D300 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C E71 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

D300 → E71

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Car

1,652.4 km

18 hrs 26 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,652.4 km

~25 hrs 25 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 71 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → CPT (2 hrs 25 min)
🚗 5 km from Cape Town International
↑ 12 hrs 24 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 459 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 459 km from start

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Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 459 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 459 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D300

Finish E71

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from D300 to E71 via N3 and N5 and N1 and N2

National highway route N3N5N1N2
Directions from D300 to E71 via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from D300 to E71 via R603 and R300

Provincial road routes R603R300
Head on Oak Road

0.1 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Oak Road

0.1 km
Take the ramp left

0.5 km
Merge slight right

11.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603

0.5 km
Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road

29.0 km
Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive

37.5 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right

184.9 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Elijah Loza Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Emdeni Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Shiba Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Magowashu Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mthonjeni Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Routes ↩ E71 → D300 D300 to Johannesburg D300 to Pretoria D300 to Cape Town D300 to Durban Johannesburg to E71 Pretoria to E71 Cape Town to E71

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

826.2 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 13 min • 9 hrs 13 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

119.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

274.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

89.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E71

07:44 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,907.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R33.05

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R330.49

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,270.78

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (30)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin D300 Start: Oak Road -30.18375, 30.79036

Midpoint

826.2 km

Total: 1,652.4 km

Midpoint 826.2 km

1,652.4 km 18 hrs 26 min

Destination E71 -33.99570, 18.56108

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,652.4 km

Return-cycle span 3,304.9 km

Traversal time 18 hrs 26 min

Maneuver count 41

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 826.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.18375, 30.79036

Midpoint -30.51321, 25.56038

End -33.99570, 18.56108

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is D300 from E71? +

D300 is about 1,652.4 km from E71 by road.

How long does it take from D300 to E71? +

The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D300 to E71 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 D300 to E71? +

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 D300 to E71? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,325.39 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,338.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,321.82 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,481.25 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D300 to E71? +

Yes. There are 17 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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Mugg & Bean

Quickshop

Checkers

Shell Select

Quickshop

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Shoprite

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Tembaletu LSEN School

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Gugulethu Square

Phoenix Secondary School

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Silverstream Primary School

Jumbo Wholesale

Southern Wind Shipyard

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Zisukhanyo Secondary School

Weltevreden Valley Core Primary School

Shoprite

Western Cape College of Nursing

Heideveld Primary School

Shell

Shoprite

Vanguard Primary School

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Pick n Pay

Vangate Mall

Halfway TOYOTA

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Shell Select

Eazy Costing

Osmans

ARS Credit

Circor Solutions

Shell Select

GP Tyres & Mags

WolfPack

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Builders Express

MQ's Workshop

Shell

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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