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Distance from Dlepu M70 to Smithfield

N Dlepu M70 → Smithfield
Road distance
574.5 km
Highway dominant · N2
Dlepu M70 to Smithfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 574.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
415.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 37 min
Start point
Dlepu
End point
Brand Street
Return: 15 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
457 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,123.42
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,124.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,118.87
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,158.17
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,482.29
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,483.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,476.29
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,528.14
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,950.39
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,952.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,942.49
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,010.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
13° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
193° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8587, 25.5520
End coords Destination point
-30.2172, 26.5303
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Dlepu M70 Heavy Rain View Forecast → 8 °C Smithfield Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Dlepu M70 → Smithfield
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Car
574.5 km
7 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
574.5 km
~8 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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574.5 km 7 hrs 37 min
Start Dlepu M70
Finish Smithfield
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Dlepu M70 to Smithfield via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Dlepu
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto General Walkup Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hambakahle Street
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Koyana Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Koyana Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Koyana Street
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Main Road
    1.5 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Trunk Road
    6.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.9 km
  12. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.7 km
  13. Take the ramp left towards N2: Gramstown
    0.4 km
  14. Merge slight right
    41.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    82.7 km
  17. Turn left
    70.6 km
  18. Continue right
    0.7 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    129.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    71.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Brand Street
    0.5 km
  26. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Smithfield → Dlepu M70 Dlepu M70 to Johannesburg Dlepu M70 to Pretoria Dlepu M70 to Cape Town Dlepu M70 to Durban Johannesburg to Smithfield Pretoria to Smithfield Cape Town to Smithfield
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
287.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
95.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Smithfield
07:02 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,401.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R114.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,527.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dlepu M70 Start: Dlepu -33.85866, 25.55198
Midpoint
287.5 km
Total: 574.5 km
Midpoint 287.5 km
574.5 km 7 hrs 37 min
Destination Smithfield End: Brand Street -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 574.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,149.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.85866, 25.55198
Midpoint -32.30667, 26.87821
End -30.21722, 26.53028
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Dlepu M70 from Smithfield? +
Dlepu M70 is about 574.5 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Dlepu M70 to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dlepu M70 to Smithfield 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 Dlepu M70 to Smithfield? +
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 Dlepu M70 to Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,123.42 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,124.66 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,118.87 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,158.17 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dlepu M70 to Smithfield? +
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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Dlepu
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