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Distance from E 71 to Kroonstad

N E 71 → Kroonstad
Road distance
495.5 km
Highway dominant · N1
E 71 to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 495.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 40 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
336.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 40 min
Start point
East
End point
Beyers Street
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
460 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R946.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R950.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,152.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,159.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,248.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,253.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,520.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,529.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,642.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,649.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,000.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,012.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3461, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-27.6533, 27.2355
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C E 71 Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Kroonstad Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E 71 → Kroonstad
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Car
495.5 km
7 hrs 40 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
495.5 km
~7 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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495 km
~59 min
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495.5 km 7 hrs 40 min
Start E 71
Finish Kroonstad
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Directions from E 71 to Kroonstad via N1
National highway N1
  1. Head on East
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    1.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Station Road
    13.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    19.4 km
  6. Continue slight left
    0.1 km
  7. Turn slight right
    1.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    28.2 km
  10. Turn slight right
    14.7 km
  11. Turn right
    9.1 km
  12. Turn slight left
    8.1 km
  13. Turn right
    102.4 km
  14. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  15. Continue left
    9.6 km
  16. Turn right
    20.0 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.6 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  19. Turn slight right onto Trading Post Road
    0.2 km
  20. Continue slight right onto Trading Post Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  23. Continue slight left onto Construction Bypass
    0.6 km
  24. Turn left
    2.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    11.8 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn slight right
    6.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    5.1 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Main South
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    6.0 km
  32. Turn left onto Maseru Bridge
    0.3 km
  33. Continue straight
    11.5 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    36.2 km
  35. Go straight
    0.5 km
  36. Turn left
    34.3 km
  37. Turn right
    96.3 km
  38. Take the ramp right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.7 km
  39. Merge slight right
    47.8 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Doornkloof
    0.4 km
  41. Turn left onto Reitz Street
    0.6 km
  42. Turn right onto Bukes Street
    0.7 km
  43. Continue straight onto Marais Street
    0.3 km
  44. Turn left onto Beyers Street
    0.4 km
  45. 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 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 ↩ Kroonstad → E 71 E 71 to Johannesburg E 71 to Pretoria E 71 to Cape Town E 71 to Durban Johannesburg to Kroonstad Pretoria to Kroonstad Cape Town to Kroonstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
248.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 50 min • 3 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad
06:48 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,071.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,180.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 71 Start: East -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint
248.0 km
Total: 495.5 km
Midpoint 248.0 km
495.5 km 7 hrs 40 min
Destination Kroonstad End: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 495.5 km
Return-cycle span 990.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 248.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint -29.40078, 27.55615
End -27.65327, 27.23552
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Questions 9
How far is E 71 from Kroonstad? +
E 71 is about 495.5 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from E 71 to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 71 to Kroonstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E 71 to Kroonstad? +
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 71 to Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R946.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R950.00 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,152.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,159.41 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 71 to Kroonstad? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Construction Bypass
From E 71 To Kroonstad
Main
From E 71 To Kroonstad
Mpilo Boulevard
From E 71 To Kroonstad
Maseru Bridge
From E 71 To Kroonstad
: Kroonstad
From E 71 To Kroonstad
Doornkloof
From E 71 To Kroonstad

Route Locations

Start area
E 71, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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