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Distance from Elgin to Theunissen

N Elgin → Theunissen
Road distance
1075.2 km
Provincial mix · R30
Elgin to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,075.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
968.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 39 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 25 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
759 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,163.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,172.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,161.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,265.05
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,854.81
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,866.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,851.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,988.61
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,756.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,771.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,752.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,932.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1486, 19.0428
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Elgin Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Theunissen Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Elgin → Theunissen
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Car
1075.2 km
12 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1075.2 km
~16 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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1075.2 km 759 min
Start Elgin
Finish Theunissen
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  1. Directions from Elgin to Theunissen via R30
    Provincial road route R30
  2. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    26.1 km
  6. Continue straight
    7.8 km
  7. Continue straight
    41.2 km
  8. Turn right
    15.6 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    346.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    554.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  14. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway.
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Elgin Elgin to Johannesburg Elgin to Pretoria Elgin to Cape Town Elgin to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
537.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 19 min • 6 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
77.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
178.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
58.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:59 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,494.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R215.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,730.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Elgin -34.14861, 19.04278
Midpoint
537.7 km
Total: 1075.2 km
Midpoint 537.7 km
1075.2 km 759 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1075.2 km
Return-cycle span 2150.4 km
Traversal time 759 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 537.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.14861, 19.04278
Midpoint -31.82879, 23.33564
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Elgin from Theunissen? +
Elgin is about 1075.2 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Elgin to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 759 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Elgin to Theunissen 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 Elgin to Theunissen? +
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 Elgin to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,163.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,172.16 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,161.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,265.05 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Elgin to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 2 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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