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Distance from Empangeni to Theunissen

N Empangeni → Theunissen
Road distance
712.9 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3 / N5
Empangeni to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 712.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
507.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 14 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 16 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
494 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,394.00
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,395.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,388.36
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,437.12
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,839.31
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,841.34
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,831.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,896.20
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,420.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,422.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,410.34
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,494.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
273° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
93° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7461, 31.8972
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
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Empangeni → Theunissen
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Car
712.9 km
8 hrs 14 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
712.9 km
~10 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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~4 hrs 34 min
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712.9 km 494 min
Start Empangeni
Finish Theunissen
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Empangeni to Theunissen via N2 and N3 and N5
    National highway route N2N3N5
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left
    5.2 km
  6. Turn right towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  17. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 34
Known total R1,260.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Empangeni Empangeni to Johannesburg Empangeni to Pretoria Empangeni to Cape Town Empangeni to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
356.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
118.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:57 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,979.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R142.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,136.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722
Midpoint
356.5 km
Total: 712.9 km
Midpoint 356.5 km
712.9 km 494 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 712.9 km
Return-cycle span 1425.8 km
Traversal time 494 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 356.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74611, 31.89722
Midpoint -28.81747, 29.69617
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Empangeni from Theunissen? +
Empangeni is about 712.9 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Empangeni to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 494 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Empangeni 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 Empangeni 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 Empangeni to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,394.00 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,395.54 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,388.36 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,437.12 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Empangeni to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 34 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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