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Distance from Hillside to Vredefort

N Hillside → Vredefort
Road distance
802.2 km
Provincial mix · R720
Hillside to Vredefort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 802.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
642.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 56 min
End point
Hoog Street
Return: 19 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
596 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,531.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,538.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,865.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,877.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,021.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,029.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,461.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,476.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,659.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,670.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,239.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,259.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
6° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
186° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.7525, 26.6419
End coords Destination point
-27.0050, 27.3656
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C Hillside Fair View Forecast → 14 °C Vredefort Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Hillside → Vredefort
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Car
802.2 km
9 hrs 56 min
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Two-wheeler
802.2 km
~12 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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802 km
~1 hr 36 min
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802.2 km 9 hrs 56 min
Start Hillside
Finish Vredefort
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Directions from Hillside to Vredefort via R720
Provincial road route R720
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Healdtown Road
    1.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlotte Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Ordinance Street
    1.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Campbell Street
    1.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.5 km
  8. Go straight
    129.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  14. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  15. Turn left
    2.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    278.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R720: Vredefort
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left
    21.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    4.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Charl Cilliers Street
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Hoog Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Vredefort → Hillside Hillside to Johannesburg Hillside to Pretoria Hillside to Cape Town Hillside to Durban Johannesburg to Vredefort Pretoria to Vredefort Cape Town to Vredefort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
401.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 58 min • 4 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
133.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vredefort
06:48 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,353.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R160.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,529.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hillside -32.75250, 26.64194
Midpoint
401.8 km
Total: 802.2 km
Midpoint 401.8 km
802.2 km 9 hrs 56 min
Destination Vredefort End: Hoog Street -27.00500, 27.36556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 802.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,604.5 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 401.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.75250, 26.64194
Midpoint -29.98594, 26.39275
End -27.00500, 27.36556
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Questions 9
How far is Hillside from Vredefort? +
Hillside is about 802.2 km from Vredefort by road.
How long does it take from Hillside to Vredefort? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hillside to Vredefort 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 Hillside to Vredefort? +
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 Hillside to Vredefort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,531.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,538.17 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,865.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,877.23 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hillside to Vredefort? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Hillside To Vredefort
Western Bypass
From Hillside To Vredefort
: Vredefort
From Hillside To Vredefort
Koppies
From Hillside To Vredefort

Route Locations

Start area
Hillside, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vredefort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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