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Distance from Heroldsbaai to Theunissen

Heroldsbaai to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 887.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 28 min.

N Heroldsbaai → Theunissen
Road distance
887.2 km
551.3 mi • 478.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
750.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 28 min
Return: 20 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,485.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,492.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,654.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,667.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,959.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,968.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,182.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,200.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,578.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,590.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,872.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,895.51
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Theunissen
13.8°C
Dense drizzle
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.9°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
75%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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887.2 km 10 hrs 28 min
Start Heroldsbaai
Finish Theunissen
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vaalkom Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Slaapplek Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rooidraai
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Rooidraai
    3.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  11. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  12. Turn left
    32.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  19. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    554.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  24. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  29. 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: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
443.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 14 min • 5 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heroldsbaai → Theunissen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heroldsbaai, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Theunissen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heroldsbaai → Theunissen
Heroldsbaai Origin postcode
Not available
Theunissen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
514.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
648.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
594.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Theunissen → Heroldsbaai
Heroldsbaai ↔ Theunissen
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heroldsbaai -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint
443.9 km
Total: 887.2 km
Midpoint 443.9 km
887.2 km 10 hrs 28 min
Destination Theunissen -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 887.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,774.3 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 443.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint -31.34122, 24.07893
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Heroldsbaai from Theunissen? +
Heroldsbaai is about 887.2 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Heroldsbaai to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heroldsbaai 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 Heroldsbaai 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 Heroldsbaai to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,485.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,492.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,654.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,667.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heroldsbaai 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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Towns along the route

Rooidraai
From Heroldsbaai To Theunissen
: Oudtshoorn
From Heroldsbaai To Theunissen
Uniondale
From Heroldsbaai To Theunissen
: Beaufort
From Heroldsbaai To Theunissen
: Johannesburg
From Heroldsbaai To Theunissen
: Bradfort
From Heroldsbaai To Theunissen
Welkom
From Heroldsbaai To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Heroldsbaai, 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 514.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 648.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 594.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 610.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 708.6 km

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