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Distance from Gariep Dam to Smithfield

N Gariep Dam → Smithfield
Road distance
118.7 km
Gariep Dam to Smithfield is a practical regional trip, covering about 118.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 12 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
107.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 12 min
Start point
Tinktinkie Street
End point
Brand Street
Return: 4 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
132 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R238.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R239.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R238.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R250.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R315.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R316.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R314.92
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R330.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R414.81
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R416.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R414.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R434.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
67° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
247° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.5931, 25.4925
End coords Destination point
-30.2172, 26.5303
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Gariep Dam → Smithfield
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C Gariep Dam Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Smithfield Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Gariep Dam → Smithfield
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Car
118.7 km
2 hrs 12 min
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Two-wheeler
118.7 km
~2 hrs 2 min
58 km/h avg
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118.7 km 2 hrs 12 min
Start Gariep Dam
Finish Smithfield
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tinktinkie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Jangroentjie Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right
    78.1 km
  5. Turn left
    34.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Brand Street
    0.8 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Smithfield → Gariep Dam Gariep Dam to Johannesburg Gariep Dam to Pretoria Gariep Dam to Cape Town Gariep Dam to Durban Johannesburg to Smithfield Pretoria to Smithfield Cape Town to Smithfield
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
59.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 6 min • 1 hr 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Smithfield
07:07 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:13
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R496.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R522.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gariep Dam Start: Tinktinkie Street -30.59306, 25.49250
Midpoint
59.3 km
Total: 118.7 km
Midpoint 59.3 km
118.7 km 2 hrs 12 min
Destination Smithfield End: Brand Street -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 118.7 km
Return-cycle span 237.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 59.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.59306, 25.49250
Midpoint -30.47156, 26.03425
End -30.21722, 26.53028
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Questions 8
How far is Gariep Dam from Smithfield? +
Gariep Dam is about 118.7 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Gariep Dam to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gariep Dam to Smithfield in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gariep Dam to Smithfield? +
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 Gariep Dam to Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R238.93 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R239.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R238.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R250.13 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gariep Dam to Smithfield? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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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