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Distance from Kwamashu to Kroonstad

Kwamashu to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 531.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 33 min.

N Kwamashu → Kroonstad
Road distance
531.6 km
330.3 mi • 287.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
431.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 33 min
Return: 13 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R889.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R894.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R991.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R999.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,174.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,179.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,308.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,318.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,545.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,552.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,721.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,735.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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531.6 km 6 hrs 33 min
Start Kwamashu
Finish Kroonstad
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ibohlololo Drive
    0.6 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Main Road
    0.6 km
  3. Continue straight onto Nyala Road
    0.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Undlondlo Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Undlondlo Road
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Malandela Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Malandela Road
    0.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Malandela Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Malandela Road
    1.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Dumisani Makhaye Drive towards KwaDabeka
    9.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Dinkelman Road
    1.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Otto Volek Road
    1.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Otto Volek Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right towards M19
    0.3 km
  15. Continue slight left
    2.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    1.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.3 km
  18. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  23. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  24. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    1.8 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  27. Continue straight onto James van Huysteen Street
    133.9 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto South Road
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cross Street
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  35. Go straight onto Hospital Road
    1.0 km
  36. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  37. Turn right onto Beyers Street
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
265.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 16 min • 3 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kwamashu → Kroonstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kwamashu
Destination area Arrival
Kroonstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kwamashu → Kroonstad
Kwamashu Origin postcode
Not available
Kroonstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
238.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
159.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
255.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Kroonstad → Kwamashu
Kwamashu ↔ Kroonstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kwamashu -29.74139, 30.96222
Midpoint
265.9 km
Total: 531.6 km
Midpoint 265.9 km
531.6 km 6 hrs 33 min
Destination Kroonstad -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 531.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,063.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 265.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.74139, 30.96222
Midpoint -28.40721, 29.39767
End -27.65327, 27.23552
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Kroonstad
4
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Questions 9
How far is Kwamashu from Kroonstad? +
Kwamashu is about 531.6 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from Kwamashu to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kwamashu to Kroonstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kwamashu to Kroonstad? +
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 Kwamashu to Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R889.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R894.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R991.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R999.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kwamashu to Kroonstad? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

KwaDabeka
From Kwamashu To Kroonstad
: Pietermaritzburg
From Kwamashu To Kroonstad
: Harrismith
From Kwamashu To Kroonstad
Bethlehem
From Kwamashu To Kroonstad

Route Locations

Start area
Kwamashu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 238.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 159.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 255.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 293.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 376.4 km

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