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Distance from Kaat Lane to Tabase

N Kaat Lane → Tabase
Road distance
572.1 km
Kaat Lane to Tabase is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 572.1 km in roughly 9 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
334.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.71×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 16 min
Start point
Kaat Lane
Return: 18 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
556 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,118.67
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,119.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,114.14
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,153.27
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,476.03
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,477.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,470.05
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,521.68
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,942.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,944.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,934.28
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,002.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.8718, 26.7114
End coords Destination point
-30.5265, 28.3256
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Kaat Lane Fair View Forecast → 5 °C Tabase Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kaat Lane → Tabase
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Car
572.1 km
9 hrs 16 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
572.1 km
~8 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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572.1 km 556 min
Start Kaat Lane
Finish Tabase
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kaat Lane
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Athea Road
    9.0 km
  3. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    5.0 km
  4. Turn left
    137.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  6. Turn right
    0.4 km
  7. Go straight
    36.1 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  17. Go straight
    11.2 km
  18. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  20. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.1 km
  21. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Trading Post Road
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left
    0.6 km
  26. Continue right
    20.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    113.0 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    31.8 km
  29. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  30. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  31. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  32. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    32.6 km
  35. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.0 km
  36. Turn right
    0.4 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    47.9 km
  38. Turn right
    18.4 km
  39. Keep slight right at the fork
    7.0 km
  40. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  41. Turn right
    0.2 km
  42. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
286.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 38 min • 4 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
95.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tabase
06:55 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 17 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,391.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R114.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,517.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kaat Lane Start: Kaat Lane -27.87184, 26.71138
Midpoint
286.2 km
Total: 572.1 km
Midpoint 286.2 km
572.1 km 556 min
Destination Tabase -30.52647, 28.32558

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 572.1 km
Return-cycle span 1144.2 km
Traversal time 556 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 286.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.87184, 26.71138
Midpoint -29.54976, 27.77222
End -30.52647, 28.32558
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Questions 9
How far is Kaat Lane from Tabase? +
Kaat Lane is about 572.1 km from Tabase by road.
How long does it take from Kaat Lane to Tabase? +
The drive usually takes about 556 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kaat Lane to Tabase 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 Kaat Lane to Tabase? +
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 Kaat Lane to Tabase? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,118.67 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,119.91 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,114.14 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,153.27 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kaat Lane to Tabase? +
No tollgates are 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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