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Distance from Herschel to Donqaba

N Herschel → Donqaba
Road distance
348.1 km
Herschel to Donqaba is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 348.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 33 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
236.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 33 min
Return: 9 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
273 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R700.55
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R703.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R699.80
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R733.39
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R924.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R927.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R923.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R967.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,216.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,221.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,214.93
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,273.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
173° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
353° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6153, 27.1628
End coords Destination point
-32.7239, 27.4614
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Herschel Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Donqaba Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Herschel → Donqaba
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Car
348.1 km
4 hrs 33 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
348.1 km
~5 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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461 km flight
~7 hrs 27 min
🚗 187 km to Bram Fischer International
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348.1 km 274 min
Start Herschel
Finish Donqaba
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    11.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    45.7 km
  3. Turn left onto Durban Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Levy Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Theron Street
    2.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Somerset Street
    159.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    110.6 km
  15. Turn right
    11.8 km
  16. Turn right
    0.6 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Donqaba → Herschel Herschel to Johannesburg Herschel to Pretoria Herschel to Cape Town Herschel to Durban Johannesburg to Donqaba Pretoria to Donqaba Cape Town to Donqaba
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
174.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 16 min • 2 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Donqaba
07:07 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,455.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,531.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Herschel -30.61528, 27.16278
Midpoint
174.2 km
Total: 348.1 km
Midpoint 174.2 km
348.1 km 274 min
Destination Donqaba -32.72389, 27.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 348.1 km
Return-cycle span 696.2 km
Traversal time 274 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 174.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.61528, 27.16278
Midpoint -31.58378, 26.65526
End -32.72389, 27.46139
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Questions 9
How far is Herschel from Donqaba? +
Herschel is about 348.1 km from Donqaba by road.
How long does it take from Herschel to Donqaba? +
The drive usually takes about 274 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Herschel to Donqaba in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Herschel to Donqaba? +
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 Herschel to Donqaba? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R700.55 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R703.31 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R699.80 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R733.39 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Herschel to Donqaba? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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