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Distance from Leon to Theunissen

N Leon → Theunissen
Road distance
1,105.8 km
Provincial mix · M6 / R30
Leon to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,105.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 31 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,002.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 31 min
Start point
Avenue Saint Leon
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 25 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
751 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,111.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,120.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,571.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,587.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,785.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,797.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,393.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,414.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,665.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,680.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,464.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,492.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
54° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
234° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9298, 18.3785
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C Leon Fog View Forecast → 11 °C Theunissen Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Leon → Theunissen
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Car
1,105.8 km
12 hrs 31 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,105.8 km
~17 hrs
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,106 km
~2 hrs 12 min
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Places from Leon to Theunissen

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Food & drink Near Leon

Dinkel German Bakery

91 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town, 8001 2 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Leon

Shell

Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Leon

HelloAsia!

164 Main Road, Sea Point Cape Town, 8060 2 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Leon

Checkers

365 Main Road, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Leon

Quickshop

134 Main Road, Cape Town 2 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Leon

Pick n Pay

Main Road, Sea Point, 8001, Western Cape 3 km from start
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Convenience store Near Leon

Yusra's Kitchen & Supermarket

Main Road, Cape Town, 8005 3 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

Jason Bakery

83 Main Road, Cape Town 4 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

81 Rose Street, 8001 4 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

Bootlegger Coffee Company

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 10 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Leon

Shell

Worcester, 6849, Western Cape 96 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6900, Western Cape 244 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

6950, Western Cape 357 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

6970, Western Cape 493 km from start
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Food & drink Near Theunissen

Mugg & Bean

Kellner Street 915 km from start
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1,105.8 km 12 hrs 31 min
Start Leon
Finish Theunissen
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Directions from Leon to Theunissen via M6
Metro arterial route M6
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Directions from Leon to Theunissen via R30
Provincial road route R30
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Avenue Saint Leon
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Kloof Road
    1.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Church Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Regent Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue slight left onto Main Road
    2.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Granger Bay Boulevard towards M6
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Helen Suzman Boulevard
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Helen Suzman Boulevard
    1.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Buitengracht Street
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl
    462.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    554.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  16. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  17. Turn right
    0.1 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R288.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Leon Leon to Johannesburg Leon to Pretoria Leon to Cape Town Leon to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
552.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 15 min • 6 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
79.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
183.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
59.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:53 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,622.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R221.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,865.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leon Start: Avenue Saint Leon -33.92975, 18.37850
Midpoint
552.9 km
Total: 1,105.8 km
Midpoint 552.9 km
1,105.8 km 12 hrs 31 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,105.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,211.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 552.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92975, 18.37850
Midpoint -31.88675, 23.19433
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Leon from Theunissen? +
Leon is about 1,105.8 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Leon to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leon to Theunissen 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 Leon to Theunissen? +
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 Leon to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,111.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,120.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,571.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,587.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leon to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Granger Bay Boulevard
From Leon To Theunissen
Helen Suzman Boulevard
From Leon To Theunissen
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Leon To Theunissen
Paarl
From Leon To Theunissen
Milnerton
From Leon To Theunissen
: Johannesburg
From Leon To Theunissen
: Bradfort
From Leon To Theunissen
Welkom
From Leon To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Leon, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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