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Distance from E73 N1 to Lughawe

E73 N1 to Lughawe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 939.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N E73 N1 → Lughawe
Road distance
939.7 km
M10 N6 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
856.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 24 min
Start point
Huguenot Tunnel
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
624 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,573.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,580.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,752.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,766.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,075.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,085.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,312.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,330.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,730.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,743.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,042.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,066.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
55° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
235° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7323, 19.0926
End coords Destination point
-29.0922, 26.2967
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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939.7 km 10 hrs 24 min
Start E73 N1
Finish Lughawe
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Huguenot Tunnel
    393.8 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    523.5 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right
    0.3 km
  7. Turn slight left towards Church Street
    2.2 km
  8. Turn right
    0.3 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo Road
    2.3 km
  11. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street towards M10 Hamilton
    4.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  13. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    0.4 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N8
    0.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Alexandra Avenue
    2.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Busamed Bram Fischer International Airport Hospital
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left
    0.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Lughawe → E73 N1 E73 N1 to Johannesburg E73 N1 to Pretoria E73 N1 to Cape Town E73 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Lughawe Pretoria to Lughawe Cape Town to Lughawe
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Halfway point
469.8 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 12 min • 5 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
156.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lughawe
06:46 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,927.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R187.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,134.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
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 E73 N1 Start: Huguenot Tunnel -33.73232, 19.09264
Midpoint
469.8 km
Total: 939.7 km
Midpoint 469.8 km
939.7 km 10 hrs 24 min
Destination Lughawe -29.09224, 26.29666

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 939.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,879.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 469.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.73232, 19.09264
Midpoint -31.88458, 23.11092
End -29.09224, 26.29666
Destination services

Available in Lughawe

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Lughawe
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Lughawe
1
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Lughawe
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lughawe
6
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Questions 9
How far is E73 N1 from Lughawe? +
E73 N1 is about 939.7 km from Lughawe by road.
How long does it take from E73 N1 to Lughawe? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E73 N1 to Lughawe 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 E73 N1 to Lughawe? +
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 E73 N1 to Lughawe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,573.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,580.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,752.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,766.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E73 N1 to Lughawe? +
No tollgates are 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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

Huguenot Tunnel
From E73 N1 To Lughawe
: Johannesburg
From E73 N1 To Lughawe
: Aliwal
From E73 N1 To Lughawe
London
From E73 N1 To Lughawe
Mangaung
From E73 N1 To Lughawe
Hamilton
From E73 N1 To Lughawe
Busamed Bram Fischer International Airport Hospital
From E73 N1 To Lughawe
Kopano Nokeng Indaba
From E73 N1 To Lughawe
Philip Sanders Maselspoort
From E73 N1 To Lughawe

Route Locations

Start area
E73 N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lughawe, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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