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Distance from Fauna to Airport

N Fauna → Airport
Road distance
594.6 km
N1 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
475.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 19 min
Start point
Lechwe Avenue
End point
Airport
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
439 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,135.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,140.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,382.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,391.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,498.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,504.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,824.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,835.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,971.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,979.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,400.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,415.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1678, 26.1881
End coords Destination point
-27.7853, 30.7882
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Fauna to Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 594.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 19 min.
Travel modes
Fauna → Airport
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Car
594.6 km
7 hrs 19 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
594.6 km
~9 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
595 km
↑ 4 hrs 7 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 11 min
With airport
~3 hrs 11 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Fauna to Airport.
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594.6 km 7 hrs 19 min
Start Fauna
Finish Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lechwe Avenue
    0.7 km
  2. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  3. Go straight onto Vereeniging Drive
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Curie Avenue
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    116.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    66.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    12.3 km
  14. Turn left
    2.5 km
  15. Turn right
    61.9 km
  16. Turn right
    26.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Victoria Street
    7.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    63.0 km
  20. Turn right
    2.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Airport → Fauna Fauna to Johannesburg Fauna to Pretoria Fauna to Cape Town Fauna to Durban Johannesburg to Airport Pretoria to Airport Cape Town to Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
297.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 39 min • 3 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
98.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Airport
06:31 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,485.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R118.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,616.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fauna Start: Lechwe Avenue -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint
297.2 km
Total: 594.6 km
Midpoint 297.2 km
594.6 km 7 hrs 19 min
Destination Airport End: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 594.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,189.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 297.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint -28.28675, 28.66155
End -27.78531, 30.78817
Places

Places in Airport

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

31 places
🏫
School

Karnalie

🏫 School Wes Street
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Convenience store

West End PopIn

📍 Convenience store Emmett Street, Vryheid
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Fuel station

Engen

⛽ Fuel station Emmett Street, Vryheid
🏫
School

Lukas Meyer Sport Field

🏫 School Suid Street
🏫
School

Michaelis Primary School

🏫 School 109 Mark Street, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
🏫
School

Pionier High School

🏫 School Landdrost Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
📍
Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket Mark Street, Vryheid
🏫
School

Vryheid High School

🏫 School Republiek Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
📍
Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Mark Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
🏫
School

Nuwe Republiek Primary School

🏫 School Republiek Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel station

BP

⛽ Fuel station 155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

JT's 24 Hour Shop

📍 Convenience store Kerk Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Mark Street
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket President Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store Hoog Street, Vryheid
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Kerk Street
🏫
School

Nardini Convent School

🏫 School Boeren Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
👔
Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Kerk Street, Vryheid
🏫
School

Lucas Meyer Primary School

🏫 School 96 Oos Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
👔
Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Kerk Street, Vryheid
🏦
Bank

ABSA

🏦 Bank Hoog Street, Vryheid
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy Hoog Street
👔
Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Hoog Street, Vryheid
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Fuel station

Engen

⛽ Fuel station Kerk Street, Vryheid
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Vryheid
👔
Clothing store

Bundu Outdoor Centre

👔 Clothing store 277 Heeren Street, Vryheid
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Landdrost Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Fuel station

Engen

⛽ Fuel station Vryheid
📍
Convenience store

Spar

📍 Convenience store Utrecht Street
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Questions 9
How far is Fauna from Airport? +
Fauna is about 594.6 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Fauna to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fauna to Airport 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 Fauna to Airport? +
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 Fauna to Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,135.37 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,140.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,382.83 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,391.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fauna to Airport? +
Yes. There are 5 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Fauna To Airport
Western Bypass
From Fauna To Airport
: Senekal
From Fauna To Airport
Theunissen
From Fauna To Airport
: Bergville
From Fauna To Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Fauna
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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