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Distance from Kestell to A 26

Kestell to A 26 is a short everyday drive, covering about 34.2 km in roughly 35 min.

N Kestell → A 26
Road distance
34.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
29.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
35 min
Start point
Swart Street
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R57.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R57.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R63.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R64.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R75.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R75.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R84.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R84.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R99.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R99.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R110.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R111.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.3117, 28.6994
End coords Destination point
-28.5529, 28.8288
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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34.2 km 35 min
Start Kestell
Finish A 26
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Swart Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Botha Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Blignaut Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn right
    27.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    3.0 km
  6. Turn right
    1.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.1 km
  8. Turn right
    0.0 km
  9. Turn left
    0.0 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ A 26 → Kestell Kestell to Johannesburg Kestell to Pretoria Kestell to Cape Town Kestell to Durban Johannesburg to A 26 Pretoria to A 26 Cape Town to A 26
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
17.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
17 min • 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 26
06:34 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R143.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R150.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kestell Start: Swart Street -28.31167, 28.69943
Midpoint
17.1 km
Total: 34.2 km
Midpoint 17.1 km
34.2 km 35 min
Destination A 26 -28.55292, 28.82881

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 34.2 km
Return-cycle span 68.4 km
Traversal time 35 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 29.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 17.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.31167, 28.69943
Midpoint -28.42005, 28.80556
End -28.55292, 28.82881
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 26
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around A 26
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around A 26
2
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 8
How far is Kestell from A 26? +
Kestell is about 34.2 km from A 26 by road.
How long does it take from Kestell to A 26? +
The drive usually takes about 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kestell to A 26 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kestell to A 26? +
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 Kestell to A 26? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R57.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R57.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R63.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R64.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kestell to A 26? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kestell
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 26, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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