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Distance from Folovhodwe to Karos

N Folovhodwe → Karos
Road distance
1459.4 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N1 / N10 / N8 / R525
Folovhodwe to Karos is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,459.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,096.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 36 min
Start point
D3674
End point
Main Street
Return: 31 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
936 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,936.99
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,948.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,933.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,074.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,875.20
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,890.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,871.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,056.83
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,098.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,119.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,093.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,337.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.5897, 30.4288
End coords Destination point
-28.4225, 21.6124
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Folovhodwe Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Karos Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Folovhodwe → Karos
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Car
1459.4 km
15 hrs 36 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1459.4 km
~22 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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962 km flight
~7 hrs 54 min
🚗 171 km to Polokwane International
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Places from Folovhodwe to Karos

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Food & drink Soon after Folovhodwe

Corner Bakery

Polokwane, 0699 172 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 401 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 401 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Sungardens Coffee Shop

18 Twig Street 415 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng 417 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

73B 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081 417 km from start
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Fuel stations Before halfway

Shell

893 Rubenstein Drive, 0044, Gauteng 418 km from start
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Fuel stations Before halfway

Shell

1685, Gauteng 446 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

2193, Gauteng 464 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Bar Ber Black Sheep

2 Bolton Road 464 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Johannesburg 468 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

2092, Gauteng 469 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 468 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Johannesburg South 488 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Karos

Quickshop

Kimberley 891 km from start
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Route

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1459.4 km 937 min
Start Folovhodwe
Finish Karos
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Folovhodwe to Karos via N1 and N8 and N10
    National highway route N1N8N10
  2. Directions from Folovhodwe to Karos via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Directions from Folovhodwe to Karos via R525
    Provincial road route R525
  4. Head west on D3674
    9.3 km
  5. Turn left onto R525
    53.9 km
  6. Turn left onto N1
    55.1 km
  7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N1
    5.0 km
  8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N1
    384.1 km
  9. Keep left
    48.8 km
  10. Keep right onto M1
    0.8 km
  11. Keep left
    7.5 km
  12. Keep right onto N1
    381.4 km
  13. Keep left
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road, N8
    150.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Oliver Street, N8
    3.7 km
  16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road, N8
    1.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Long Street, N8
    5.3 km
  18. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road, N8
    281.2 km
  19. Turn right onto N10
    70.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.6 km
  21. Arrive at Main Street, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 43
Known total R1,388.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 43 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Karos → Folovhodwe Folovhodwe to Johannesburg Folovhodwe to Pretoria Folovhodwe to Cape Town Folovhodwe to Durban Johannesburg to Karos Pretoria to Karos Cape Town to Karos
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
729.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 48 min • 7 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
105.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
242.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
78.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Karos
07:21 – 17:43
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:32
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,100.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R291.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,421.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Folovhodwe Start: D3674 -22.58965, 30.42876
Midpoint
729.7 km
Total: 1459.4 km
Midpoint 729.7 km
1459.4 km 937 min
Destination Karos End: Main Street -28.42248, 21.61237

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1459.4 km
Return-cycle span 2918.8 km
Traversal time 937 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 729.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.58965, 30.42876
Midpoint -27.61959, 27.25595
End -28.42248, 21.61237
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Folovhodwe from Karos? +
Folovhodwe is about 1459.4 km from Karos by road.
How long does it take from Folovhodwe to Karos? +
The drive usually takes about 937 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Folovhodwe to Karos 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 Folovhodwe to Karos? +
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 Folovhodwe to Karos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,936.99 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,948.55 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,933.84 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,074.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Folovhodwe to Karos? +
Yes. There are 43 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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