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Distance from Hankey to Tulbach

Hankey to Tulbach is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,609.7 km in roughly 19 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Hankey → Tulbach
Road distance
1,609.7 km
M1 N1 N14 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,254.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 11 min
Start point
Main Street
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1151 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,694.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,707.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,001.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,026.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,555.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,572.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,960.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,992.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,678.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,700.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,211.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,253.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
15° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
195° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8328, 24.8836
End coords Destination point
-22.9070, 28.0689
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,609.7 km 19 hrs 11 min
Start Hankey
Finish Tulbach
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    26.6 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right
    93.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  9. Turn left
    0.8 km
  10. Continue left
    95.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    45.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    11.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    188.2 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    9.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Sand Road
    13.4 km
  28. Turn right
    7.3 km
  29. Turn left
    0.5 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,384.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Tulbach → Hankey Hankey to Johannesburg Hankey to Pretoria Hankey to Cape Town Hankey to Durban Johannesburg to Tulbach Pretoria to Tulbach Cape Town to Tulbach
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
806.1 km
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 35 min • 9 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
115.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
267.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
86.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tulbach
06:27 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,728.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R321.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,082.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hankey Start: Main Street -33.83278, 24.88361
Midpoint
806.1 km
Total: 1,609.7 km
Midpoint 806.1 km
1,609.7 km 19 hrs 11 min
Destination Tulbach -22.90699, 28.06887

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,609.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,219.4 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 806.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.83278, 24.88361
Midpoint -28.74866, 26.74527
End -22.90699, 28.06887
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Questions 9
How far is Hankey from Tulbach? +
Hankey is about 1,609.7 km from Tulbach by road.
How long does it take from Hankey to Tulbach? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hankey to Tulbach 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 Hankey to Tulbach? +
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 Hankey to Tulbach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,694.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,707.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,001.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,026.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hankey to Tulbach? +
Yes. There are 42 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Hankey To Tulbach
: Bloemfontein
From Hankey To Tulbach
ern Bypass
From Hankey To Tulbach
: Johannesburg
From Hankey To Tulbach
: Pretoria
From Hankey To Tulbach
Polokwane
From Hankey To Tulbach
Krugersdorp
From Hankey To Tulbach
: Marble Hall
From Hankey To Tulbach
Mokopane
From Hankey To Tulbach

Route Locations

Start area
Hankey, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tulbach, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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