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Distance from Drakensberg to Zonnebloem

Drakensberg to Zonnebloem is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,386.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 28 min.

N Drakensberg → Zonnebloem
Road distance
1386 km
M176 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,174.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 28 min
End point
Vogelgezang Street
Return: 30 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
928 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,646.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,657.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,223.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,243.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,491.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,506.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,252.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,279.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,594.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,613.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,595.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,630.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
237° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
57° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.6129, 29.1269
End coords Destination point
-33.9326, 18.4351
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1386 km 929 min
Start Drakensberg
Finish Zonnebloem
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    3.4 km
  2. Turn right
    40.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.5 km
  4. Turn left
    85.6 km
  5. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    72.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M176: Lower Church Street
    0.2 km
  13. Continue slight left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Newmarket Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Nelson Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Chapel Street
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Russell Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Russell Street
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Hanover Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
692.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 44 min • 7 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
99.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
230.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
74.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Zonnebloem
07:26 – 17:58
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,793.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R277.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,098.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 Drakensberg -28.61292, 29.12686
Midpoint
692.8 km
Total: 1386 km
Midpoint 692.8 km
1386 km 929 min
Destination Zonnebloem End: Vogelgezang Street -33.93255, 18.43505

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1386 km
Return-cycle span 2772 km
Traversal time 929 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 692.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.61292, 29.12686
Midpoint -31.12626, 24.37440
End -33.93255, 18.43505
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
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Questions 9
How far is Drakensberg from Zonnebloem? +
Drakensberg is about 1386 km from Zonnebloem by road.
How long does it take from Drakensberg to Zonnebloem? +
The drive usually takes about 929 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Drakensberg to Zonnebloem 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 Drakensberg to Zonnebloem? +
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 Drakensberg to Zonnebloem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,646.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,657.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,223.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,243.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Drakensberg to Zonnebloem? +
Yes. There are 5 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Drakensberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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