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Distance from Donqaba to Herschel

N Donqaba → Herschel
Road distance
348.1 km
Donqaba to Herschel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 348.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 33 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
236.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 33 min
Return: 9 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
273 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R700.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R703.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R699.80
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R733.39
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R924.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R927.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R923.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R967.67
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,216.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,221.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,214.94
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,273.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
353° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
173° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.7239, 27.4614
End coords Destination point
-30.6153, 27.1628
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Donqaba Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Herschel Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Donqaba → Herschel
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Car
348.1 km
4 hrs 33 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
348.1 km
~5 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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348.1 km 4 hrs 33 min
Start Donqaba
Finish Herschel
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    10.5 km
  4. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left
    110.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    159.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Theron Street
    2.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Levy Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn slight right onto Durban Street
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Young Street
    45.7 km
  18. Turn left
    11.9 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
174.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 16 min • 2 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Herschel
07:04 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,455.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,531.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Donqaba -32.72389, 27.46139
Midpoint
174.2 km
Total: 348.1 km
Midpoint 174.2 km
348.1 km 4 hrs 33 min
Destination Herschel -30.61528, 27.16278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 348.1 km
Return-cycle span 696.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 174.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.72389, 27.46139
Midpoint -31.58363, 26.65518
End -30.61528, 27.16278
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Questions 9
How far is Donqaba from Herschel? +
Donqaba is about 348.1 km from Herschel by road.
How long does it take from Donqaba to Herschel? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Donqaba to Herschel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Donqaba to Herschel? +
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 Donqaba to Herschel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R700.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R703.31 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R699.80 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R733.39 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Donqaba to Herschel? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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