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Distance from Gaqa to Kroonstad

Gaqa to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 719.4 km in roughly 9 hrs.

N Gaqa → Kroonstad
Road distance
719.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
578.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs
End point
Beyers Street
Return: 18 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
540 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,373.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,379.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,673.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,683.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,812.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,820.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,207.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,221.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,384.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,394.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,904.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,922.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
3° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
183° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.8453, 26.9161
End coords Destination point
-27.6533, 27.2355
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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719.4 km 540 min
Start Gaqa
Finish Kroonstad
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left
    6.9 km
  6. Turn right
    14.3 km
  7. Turn left
    23.9 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    87.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  15. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  16. Turn left
    2.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    220.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Doornkloof
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Reitz Street
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Bukes Street
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Marais Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Beyers Street
    0.4 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Kroonstad → Gaqa Gaqa to Johannesburg Gaqa to Pretoria Gaqa to Cape Town Gaqa to Durban Johannesburg to Kroonstad Pretoria to Kroonstad Cape Town to Kroonstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
360.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 30 min • 4 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
119.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad
06:41 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,007.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R143.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,165.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gaqa -32.84528, 26.91611
Midpoint
360.3 km
Total: 719.4 km
Midpoint 360.3 km
719.4 km 540 min
Destination Kroonstad End: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 719.4 km
Return-cycle span 1438.8 km
Traversal time 540 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 360.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.84528, 26.91611
Midpoint -30.27500, 26.62748
End -27.65327, 27.23552
Destination services

Available in Kroonstad

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Service groups 3
Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Kroonstad
4
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Questions 9
How far is Gaqa from Kroonstad? +
Gaqa is about 719.4 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from Gaqa to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 540 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gaqa to Kroonstad 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 Gaqa to Kroonstad? +
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 Gaqa to Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,373.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,379.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,673.06 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,683.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gaqa to Kroonstad? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Route Locations

Start area
Gaqa, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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