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Distance from Kroonstad to Hillside

N Kroonstad → Hillside
Road distance
719.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N6
Kroonstad to Hillside is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 719.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 44 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
569.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 44 min
Start point
Beyers Street
Return: 17 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
524 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,373.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,379.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,672.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,683.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,812.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,819.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,206.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,220.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,384.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,394.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,903.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,921.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
186° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
6° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.6533, 27.2355
End coords Destination point
-32.7525, 26.6419
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Kroonstad Fair View Forecast → 14 °C Hillside Fair View Forecast →
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Kroonstad → Hillside
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Car
719.2 km
8 hrs 44 min
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Two-wheeler
719.2 km
~11 hrs 3 min
65 km/h avg
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719 km
~1 hr 26 min
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719.2 km 8 hrs 44 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish Hillside
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Directions from Kroonstad to Hillside 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 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    129.4 km
  16. Go straight onto Grahamstown Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Campbell Street
    1.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Ordinance Street
    1.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Charlotte Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Healdtown Road
    1.2 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  25. 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 ↩ Hillside → Kroonstad Kroonstad to Johannesburg Kroonstad to Pretoria Kroonstad to Cape Town Kroonstad to Durban Johannesburg to Hillside Pretoria to Hillside Cape Town to Hillside
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
360.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 22 min • 4 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
119.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hillside
07:03 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
07:03
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,006.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R143.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,164.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
360.2 km
Total: 719.2 km
Midpoint 360.2 km
719.2 km 8 hrs 44 min
Destination Hillside -32.75250, 26.64194

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 719.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,438.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 360.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -30.27478, 26.62687
End -32.75250, 26.64194
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Questions 9
How far is Kroonstad from Hillside? +
Kroonstad is about 719.2 km from Hillside by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to Hillside? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to Hillside 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 Hillside? +
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 Hillside? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,373.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,379.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,672.64 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,683.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to Hillside? +
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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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Kroonstad To Hillside
: Aliwal
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London
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Mangaung
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Route Locations

Start area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hillside, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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