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Distance from Jacobs to Theunissen

Jacobs to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 557.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min.

N Jacobs → Theunissen
Road distance
557.4 km
346.4 mi • 300.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
448.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
Return: 13 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R933.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R937.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,039.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,047.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,231.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,236.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,371.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,382.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,619.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,627.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,804.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,819.22
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Theunissen
7.8°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
5.1°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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557.4 km 6 hrs 36 min
Start Jacobs
Finish Theunissen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Hutchinson Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluff Road
    1.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road towards Umbilo
    2.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  7. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Jacobs → Theunissen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Jacobs
Destination area Arrival
Theunissen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Jacobs → Theunissen
Jacobs 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 Similar distance
185.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
264.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
281.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Theunissen → Jacobs
Jacobs ↔ Theunissen
Jacobs to Johannesburg Related trip
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Jacobs to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Jacobs -29.92639, 30.98667
Midpoint
278.7 km
Total: 557.4 km
Midpoint 278.7 km
557.4 km 6 hrs 36 min
Destination Theunissen -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 557.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,114.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.92639, 30.98667
Midpoint -28.35711, 29.28584
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Jacobs from Theunissen? +
Jacobs is about 557.4 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Jacobs to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Jacobs 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 Jacobs 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 Jacobs to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R933.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R937.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,039.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,047.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Jacobs to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 16 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

Umbilo
From Jacobs To Theunissen
: Pietermaritzburg
From Jacobs To Theunissen
: Harrismith
From Jacobs To Theunissen
Bethlehem
From Jacobs To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Jacobs
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 185.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 264.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 281.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 318.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 402.2 km

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