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Distance from E 47 to Kestell

N E 47 → Kestell
Road distance
871.4 km
Provincial mix · N5 / R57
E 47 to Kestell is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 871.4 km in roughly 10 hrs 55 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
589.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 55 min
Start point
East
End point
Swart Street
Return: 21 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
655 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,753.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,760.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,751.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,835.75
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,313.72
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,322.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,311.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,422.17
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,044.37
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,056.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,041.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,187.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2834, 26.5624
End coords Destination point
-28.3117, 28.6994
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C E 47 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 4 °C Kestell Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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E 47 → Kestell
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Car
871.4 km
10 hrs 55 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
871.4 km
~13 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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871.4 km 10 hrs 55 min
Start E 47
Finish Kestell
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  1. Directions from E 47 to Kestell via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Directions from E 47 to Kestell via R57
    Provincial road route R57
  3. Head on East
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nxanxadi
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Silimela
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Mzimvubu
    0.2 km
  7. Continue right onto Mzimvubu
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    70.4 km
  11. Continue right
    0.7 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    129.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  18. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  19. Turn left
    2.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    120.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right
    66.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  25. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    44.2 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Kestell
    0.4 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Humphrey Simes Street
    0.5 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.4 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left onto Swart Street
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Kestell → E 47 E 47 to Johannesburg E 47 to Pretoria E 47 to Cape Town E 47 to Durban Johannesburg to Kestell Pretoria to Kestell Cape Town to Kestell
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Halfway point
436.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 27 min • 5 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
144.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kestell
06:51 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,642.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R174.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,834.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 47 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint
436.0 km
Total: 871.4 km
Midpoint 436.0 km
871.4 km 10 hrs 55 min
Destination Kestell End: Swart Street -28.31167, 28.69943

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 871.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,742.8 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 436.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint -30.24881, 26.57153
End -28.31167, 28.69943
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How far is E 47 from Kestell? +
E 47 is about 871.4 km from Kestell by road.
How long does it take from E 47 to Kestell? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 47 to Kestell 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 E 47 to Kestell? +
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 E 47 to Kestell? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,753.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,760.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,751.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,835.75 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 47 to Kestell? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Nxanxadi
From E 47 To Kestell
Silimela
From E 47 To Kestell
Mzimvubu
From E 47 To Kestell
Makana Way
From E 47 To Kestell
Kroonstad
From E 47 To Kestell
Western Bypass
From E 47 To Kestell
: Senekal
From E 47 To Kestell
Theunissen
From E 47 To Kestell
: Kestell
From E 47 To Kestell

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