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Distance from Kroonstad to Dontsa

N Kroonstad → Dontsa
Road distance
715.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N6
Kroonstad to Dontsa is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 715.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
552.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 27 min
Start point
Beyers Street
Return: 16 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
507 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,365.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,371.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,663.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,673.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,802.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,809.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,195.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,208.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,371.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,381.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,888.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,906.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
180° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
0° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.6533, 27.2355
End coords Destination point
-32.6178, 27.2282
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Kroonstad Clear Sky View Forecast → 23 °C Dontsa Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kroonstad → Dontsa
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Car
715.4 km
8 hrs 27 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
715.4 km
~11 hrs
65 km/h avg
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Flight
715 km
~1 hr 25 min
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715.4 km 507 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish Dontsa
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Directions from Kroonstad to Dontsa via N1 and N6
National highway route N1 N6
  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
    220.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    2.4 km
  9. Turn right
    122.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    103.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Hill Street
    24.3 km
  21. Turn right
    0.6 km
  22. 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 N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Dontsa → Kroonstad Kroonstad to Johannesburg Kroonstad to Pretoria Kroonstad to Cape Town Kroonstad to Durban Johannesburg to Dontsa Pretoria to Dontsa Cape Town to Dontsa
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
358.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 13 min • 4 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
119.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dontsa
06:56 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,990.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R143.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,147.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroonstad Start: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint
358.2 km
Total: 715.4 km
Midpoint 358.2 km
715.4 km 507 min
Destination Dontsa -32.61776, 27.22818

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 715.4 km
Return-cycle span 1430.8 km
Traversal time 507 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 358.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -30.26794, 26.60796
End -32.61776, 27.22818
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Questions 9
How far is Kroonstad from Dontsa? +
Kroonstad is about 715.4 km from Dontsa by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to Dontsa? +
The drive usually takes about 507 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to Dontsa 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 Dontsa? +
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 Dontsa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,365.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,371.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,663.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,673.97 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to Dontsa? +
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. 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
Dontsa, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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