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Distance from Dover to D208

N Dover → D208
Road distance
369.4 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R34
Dover to D208 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 369.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
289.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
End point
the fork
Return: 11 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R743.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R746.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R742.67
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R778.31
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R980.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R984.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R979.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,026.94
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,290.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,295.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,289.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,351.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
256° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
76° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.0587, 27.7248
End coords Destination point
-27.6500, 24.8687
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 3 °C Dover Fair View Forecast → 5 °C D208 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Dover → D208
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Car
369.4 km
5 hrs 34 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
369.4 km
~5 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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431 km flight
~6 hrs 8 min
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Start, destination and route line.

369.4 km 335 min
Start Dover
Finish D208
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Dover to D208 via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Dover to D208 via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  3. Start your journey
    7.9 km
  4. Turn right
    20.2 km
  5. Turn right
    7.3 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    62.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  10. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Church Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    1.5 km
  18. Turn left
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right
    80.5 km
  20. Turn right
    38.2 km
  21. Merge slight right
    29.6 km
  22. Turn right
    25.3 km
  23. Turn right
    6.7 km
  24. Turn left
    3.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    14.0 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    11.5 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ D208 → Dover Dover to Johannesburg Dover to Pretoria Dover to Cape Town Dover to Durban Johannesburg to D208 Pretoria to D208 Cape Town to D208
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
184.7 km
Free State to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
61.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D208
07:04 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:18
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,544.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R73.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,625.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dover -27.05865, 27.72479
Midpoint
184.7 km
Total: 369.4 km
Midpoint 184.7 km
369.4 km 335 min
Destination D208 End: the fork -27.65000, 24.86870

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to North West
One-way road span 369.4 km
Return-cycle span 738.8 km
Traversal time 335 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 184.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.05865, 27.72479
Midpoint -27.87351, 26.44599
End -27.65000, 24.86870
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Questions 9
How far is Dover from D208? +
Dover is about 369.4 km from D208 by road.
How long does it take from Dover to D208? +
The drive usually takes about 335 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dover to D208 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dover to D208? +
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 Dover to D208? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R743.46 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R746.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R742.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R778.31 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dover to D208? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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