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Distance from Gillitts to Sefikile

N Gillitts → Sefikile
Road distance
738.9 km
Provincial mix · M13 / M81 / R564 / R566
Gillitts to Sefikile is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 738.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
642.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 14 min
Return: 18 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
554 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,486.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,492.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,485.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,556.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,961.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,969.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,959.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,053.92
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,581.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,591.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,578.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,702.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
325° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
145° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7967, 30.8011
End coords Destination point
-24.9895, 27.1880
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Gillitts Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Sefikile Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Gillitts → Sefikile
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Car
738.9 km
9 hrs 14 min
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Two-wheeler
738.9 km
~11 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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738.9 km 555 min
Start Gillitts
Finish Sefikile
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  1. Directions from Gillitts to Sefikile via M13 and M81
    Metro arterial routes M13M81
  2. Directions from Gillitts to Sefikile via R564 and R566
    Provincial road routes R564R566
  3. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  4. Continue left onto Blue Gum Crescent
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Main Road
    0.4 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards M13
    0.1 km
  7. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    8.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    211.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  14. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  18. Turn left
    4.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  20. Continue left
    9.5 km
  21. Turn right
    14.8 km
  22. Merge slight right
    7.1 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R566: Majakaneng
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right
    50.9 km
  25. Turn right
    50.3 km
  26. Turn left
    4.7 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  28. Turn right
    0.4 km
  29. Turn left
    1.5 km
  30. Turn sharp right
    0.3 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sefikile → Gillitts Gillitts to Johannesburg Gillitts to Pretoria Gillitts to Cape Town Gillitts to Durban Johannesburg to Sefikile Pretoria to Sefikile Cape Town to Sefikile
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
370.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 37 min • 4 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
122.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sefikile
06:51 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,088.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R147.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,251.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gillitts -29.79667, 30.80111
Midpoint
370.0 km
Total: 738.9 km
Midpoint 370.0 km
738.9 km 555 min
Destination Sefikile -24.98948, 27.18803

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 738.9 km
Return-cycle span 1477.8 km
Traversal time 555 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 370.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.79667, 30.80111
Midpoint -27.49802, 28.82759
End -24.98948, 27.18803
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Questions 9
How far is Gillitts from Sefikile? +
Gillitts is about 738.9 km from Sefikile by road.
How long does it take from Gillitts to Sefikile? +
The drive usually takes about 555 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gillitts to Sefikile 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 Gillitts to Sefikile? +
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 Gillitts to Sefikile? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,486.96 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,492.81 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,485.36 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,556.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gillitts to Sefikile? +
Yes. There are 33 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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