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Distance from D973 to Kroonstad

N D973 → Kroonstad
Road distance
511.8 km
Highway dominant · N1
D973 to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 511.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 12 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
415.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 12 min
End point
Beyers Street
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
492 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R977.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R981.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,190.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,197.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,289.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,294.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,570.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,580.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,696.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,703.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,066.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,079.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
123° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
303° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6687, 23.6988
End coords Destination point
-27.6533, 27.2355
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 22 °C D973 Light Rain View Forecast → 18 °C Kroonstad Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
D973 → Kroonstad
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Car
511.8 km
8 hrs 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
511.8 km
~7 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
512 km
~1 hr 1 min
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511.8 km 8 hrs 12 min
Start D973
Finish Kroonstad
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Directions from D973 to Kroonstad via N1
National highway N1
  1. Start your journey
    15.7 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    29.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Molopo Street
    154.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Market Street
    5.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    118.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Prince Street
    2.1 km
  7. Turn right
    38.2 km
  8. Turn left
    80.4 km
  9. Turn left
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right
    1.4 km
  11. Continue left onto Church Street
    0.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Athea Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Athea Road
    10.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  18. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    4.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Doornkloof
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Reitz Street
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right onto Bukes Street
    0.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Marais Street
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Beyers Street
    0.4 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
256.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 6 min • 4 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
85.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad
06:47 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,139.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R102.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,252.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 D973 -25.66868, 23.69883
Midpoint
256.0 km
Total: 511.8 km
Midpoint 256.0 km
511.8 km 8 hrs 12 min
Destination Kroonstad End: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 511.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,023.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 256.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66868, 23.69883
Midpoint -27.15274, 25.24899
End -27.65327, 27.23552
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Questions 9
How far is D973 from Kroonstad? +
D973 is about 511.8 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from D973 to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D973 to Kroonstad 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 D973 to Kroonstad? +
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 D973 to Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R977.32 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R981.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,190.33 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,197.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D973 to Kroonstad? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From D973 To Kroonstad
Heilbron
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Doornkloof
From D973 To Kroonstad

Route Locations

Start area
D973, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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