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Distance from George Airport to Theunissen

George Airport to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 880.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 18 min.

N George Airport → Theunissen
Road distance
880 km
N1 N12 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
747.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 18 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 20 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
618 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,473.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,480.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,641.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,654.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,943.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,952.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,165.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,182.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,557.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,569.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,848.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,872.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
35° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
215° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0051, 22.3754
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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880 km 618 min
Start George Airport
Finish Theunissen
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↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    5.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  7. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  8. Turn left
    32.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  15. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    554.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  20. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left
    0.7 km
  24. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Routes ↩ Theunissen → George Airport George Airport to Johannesburg George Airport to Pretoria George Airport to Cape Town George Airport to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
440.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 9 min • 5 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
146.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:40 – 17:39
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,678.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R176.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,871.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Airport -34.00507, 22.37536
Midpoint
440.4 km
Total: 880 km
Midpoint 440.4 km
880 km 618 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 880 km
Return-cycle span 1760 km
Traversal time 618 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 440.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00507, 22.37536
Midpoint -31.32363, 24.11022
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is George Airport from Theunissen? +
George Airport is about 880 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from George Airport to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 618 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George Airport 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 George Airport 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 George Airport to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,473.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,480.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,641.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,654.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George Airport to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 2 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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Route Locations

Start area
George Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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