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Distance from Glen Norah to Chivu

Glen Norah to Chivu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,502.0 km in roughly 36 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Glen Norah → Chivu
Road distance
2,502.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,713.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
81
Info Travel board
Travel time
36 hrs 29 min
Start point
Biti Lane
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2189 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 18 planned rest stops
40 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,188.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,208.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,665.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,703.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,526.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,552.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6,156.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,206.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7,271.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7,305.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8,100.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8,165.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
359° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
179° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-17.9050, 30.9689
End coords Destination point
-2.4977, 30.5979
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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2,502.0 km 36 hrs 29 min
Start Glen Norah
Finish Chivu
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Biti Lane
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Renwick Dr
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Gumbe Road
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto High Glen Road
    2.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    0.2 km
  8. Continue onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    2.0 km
  9. Turn left onto Tynwald Road
    2.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Solomon Mujuru Drive
    1.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Harare Drive
    5.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Nemakonde Way
    1.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    339.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Chirundu Bridge
    0.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    79.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    40.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Kafue Road
    2.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Kafue Road
    1.3 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork onto Kafue Road
    4.3 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cairo Road
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto Cairo Road
    1.8 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  31. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.6 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  33. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.1 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  35. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.2 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  37. Continue onto Great North Road
    4.0 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.6 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto Great North Road
    130.5 km
  42. Continue straight onto Great North Road
    62.4 km
  43. Continue right onto Great North Road
    435.9 km
  44. Turn left
    213.0 km
  45. Turn right onto Indepedence Avenue
    0.9 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    162.8 km
  48. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.7 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kasesha Road
    0.0 km
  50. Continue onto Kasesha Road
    23.9 km
  51. Continue straight
    24.3 km
  52. Turn slight right
    69.4 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  54. Continue
    240.3 km
  55. Turn slight right
    2.0 km
  56. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  57. Continue
    0.6 km
  58. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  59. Continue
    191.9 km
  60. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.8 km
  61. Turn slight left
    54.1 km
  62. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.5 km
  63. Turn right
    0.6 km
  64. Turn left
    0.1 km
  65. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.1 km
  66. Continue
    118.1 km
  67. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  68. Continue
    27.6 km
  69. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  70. Continue
    81.9 km
  71. Go straight
    1.5 km
  72. At the end of the road, turn left onto Truck Route
    84.4 km
  73. Turn left
    26.4 km
  74. Turn right
    0.2 km
  75. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  76. Turn left
    2.2 km
  77. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  78. Turn sharp right
    1.6 km
  79. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.9 km
  80. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  81. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Chivu → Glen Norah Glen Norah to Johannesburg Glen Norah to Pretoria Glen Norah to Cape Town Glen Norah to Durban Johannesburg to Chivu Pretoria to Chivu Cape Town to Chivu
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,254.2 km
Harare Province to Kagera
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 hrs 14 min • 18 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Harare Province to Kagera
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
180.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
416.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
135.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Chivu
05:53 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
05:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R10,458.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R50.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R500.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R11,008.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (115)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
21
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
21
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Glen Norah Start: Biti Lane -17.90501, 30.96885
Midpoint
1,254.2 km
Total: 2,502.0 km
Midpoint 1,254.2 km
2,502.0 km 36 hrs 29 min
Destination Chivu -2.49766, 30.59786

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Harare Province to Kagera
One-way road span 2,502.0 km
Return-cycle span 5,003.9 km
Traversal time 36 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 81
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,254.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.90501, 30.96885
Midpoint -11.09319, 31.11718
End -2.49766, 30.59786
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Questions 9
How far is Glen Norah from Chivu? +
Glen Norah is about 2,502.0 km from Chivu by road.
How long does it take from Glen Norah to Chivu? +
The drive usually takes about 36 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Glen Norah to Chivu 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 Glen Norah to Chivu? +
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 Glen Norah to Chivu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4,188.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4,208.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R4,665.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4,703.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Glen Norah to Chivu? +
No tollgates are 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 crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Biti Lane
From Glen Norah To Chivu
Renwick Dr
From Glen Norah To Chivu
Nemakonde Way
From Glen Norah To Chivu
Chirundu Bridge
From Glen Norah To Chivu

Route Locations

Start area
Glen Norah, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Chivu, Kagera
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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