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Distance from Hectorspruit to Thembalethu Suburb

N Hectorspruit → Thembalethu Suburb
Road distance
379.3 km
Provincial mix · R539 / R555
Hectorspruit to Thembalethu Suburb is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 379.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 24 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
291.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 24 min
Start point
Sentrum Street
Return: 8 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
264 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R763.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R766.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R762.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R799.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,007.20
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,011.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,006.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,054.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,325.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,330.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,323.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,387.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
270° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
90° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.4394, 31.6828
End coords Destination point
-25.4100, 28.7783
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Hectorspruit Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Thembalethu Suburb Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Hectorspruit → Thembalethu Suburb
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Car
379.3 km
4 hrs 24 min
Road route
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379.3 km
~5 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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~4 hrs 54 min
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379.3 km 264 min
Start Hectorspruit
Finish Thembalethu Suburb
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  1. Directions from Hectorspruit to Thembalethu Suburb via R539 and R555
    Provincial road routes R539R555
  2. Head on Sentrum Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Koorsboom Street
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto 1st Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right
    106.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  9. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    116.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    4.3 km
  15. Turn slight left
    72.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    4.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    5.7 km
  20. Turn left
    0.5 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right
    0.4 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R389.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ Thembalethu Suburb → Hectorspruit Hectorspruit to Johannesburg Hectorspruit to Pretoria Hectorspruit to Cape Town Hectorspruit to Durban Johannesburg to Thembalethu Suburb Pretoria to Thembalethu Suburb Cape Town to Thembalethu Suburb
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
189.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 12 min • 2 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Thembalethu Suburb
06:46 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,585.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,669.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hectorspruit Start: Sentrum Street -25.43944, 31.68278
Midpoint
189.7 km
Total: 379.3 km
Midpoint 189.7 km
379.3 km 264 min
Destination Thembalethu Suburb -25.41000, 28.77833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 379.3 km
Return-cycle span 758.6 km
Traversal time 264 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 189.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43944, 31.68278
Midpoint -25.72688, 30.14006
End -25.41000, 28.77833
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How far is Hectorspruit from Thembalethu Suburb? +
Hectorspruit is about 379.3 km from Thembalethu Suburb by road.
How long does it take from Hectorspruit to Thembalethu Suburb? +
The drive usually takes about 264 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hectorspruit to Thembalethu Suburb in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hectorspruit to Thembalethu Suburb? +
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 Hectorspruit to Thembalethu Suburb? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R763.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R766.36 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R762.54 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R799.13 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hectorspruit to Thembalethu Suburb? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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