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Distance from Kroonstad to D973

N Kroonstad → D973
Road distance
512 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R34
Kroonstad to D973 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 512.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 12 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
415.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 12 min
Start point
Beyers Street
Return: 16 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
492 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R977.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R981.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,190.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,198.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,290.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,295.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,571.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,580.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,697.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,704.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,067.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,080.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
301° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
121° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.6533, 27.2355
End coords Destination point
-25.6687, 23.6988
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Kroonstad Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C D973 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kroonstad → D973
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Car
512 km
8 hrs 12 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
512 km
~7 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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512 km
~1 hr 1 min
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512 km 492 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish D973
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Directions from Kroonstad to D973 via N1
National highway N1
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Directions from Kroonstad to D973 via R34
Provincial road route R34
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Beyers Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Marais Street
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Bukes Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Reitz Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    4.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  9. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Church Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    1.5 km
  17. Turn left
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right
    80.5 km
  19. Turn right
    38.2 km
  20. Merge slight right
    2.1 km
  21. Turn right onto West Street
    118.7 km
  22. Continue straight
    5.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Molopo Street
    154.3 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    29.0 km
  25. Turn right
    15.7 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ D973 → Kroonstad Kroonstad to Johannesburg Kroonstad to Pretoria Kroonstad to Cape Town Kroonstad to Durban Johannesburg to D973 Pretoria to D973 Cape Town to D973
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
256.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 6 min • 4 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
85.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D973
06:57 – 17:45
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,140.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R102.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,252.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroonstad Start: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint
256.1 km
Total: 512 km
Midpoint 256.1 km
512 km 492 min
Destination D973 -25.66868, 23.69883

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 512 km
Return-cycle span 1024 km
Traversal time 492 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 256.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -27.15313, 25.24991
End -25.66868, 23.69883
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Questions 9
How far is Kroonstad from D973? +
Kroonstad is about 512 km from D973 by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to D973? +
The drive usually takes about 492 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to D973 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 Kroonstad to D973? +
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 Kroonstad to D973? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R977.71 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R981.76 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,190.80 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,198.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to D973? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D973, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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