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Distance from Louis Trichardt to 40

N Louis Trichardt → 40
Road distance
551.1 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R101
Louis Trichardt to 40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 551.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 40 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
424.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 40 min
Start point
Landros Street
Return: 13 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
400 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,109.09
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,113.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,107.90
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,161.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,463.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,469.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,461.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,531.97
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,925.51
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,933.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,923.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,015.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
173° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
353° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0383, 29.9067
End coords Destination point
-26.8295, 30.4316
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Louis Trichardt Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C 40 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Louis Trichardt → 40
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Car
551.1 km
6 hrs 40 min
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Two-wheeler
551.1 km
~8 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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551.1 km 6 hrs 40 min
Start Louis Trichardt
Finish 40
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  1. Directions from Louis Trichardt to 40 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Louis Trichardt to 40 via R101
    Provincial road route R101
  3. Head on Landros Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Krogh Street
    0.9 km
  5. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right
    3.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    157.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane
    1.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  12. Continue left
    115.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  17. Turn right
    48.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    53.0 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    58.6 km
  22. Take the exit ramp left
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right
    2.1 km
  24. Turn right
    1.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ 40 → Louis Trichardt Louis Trichardt to Johannesburg Louis Trichardt to Pretoria Louis Trichardt to Cape Town Louis Trichardt to Durban Johannesburg to 40 Pretoria to 40 Cape Town to 40
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Halfway point
276.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 20 min • 3 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 40
06:44 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,303.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,424.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Louis Trichardt Start: Landros Street -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint
276.1 km
Total: 551.1 km
Midpoint 276.1 km
551.1 km 6 hrs 40 min
Destination 40 -26.82950, 30.43158

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 551.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,102.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint -24.98743, 29.31182
End -26.82950, 30.43158
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How far is Louis Trichardt from 40? +
Louis Trichardt is about 551.1 km from 40 by road.
How long does it take from Louis Trichardt to 40? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louis Trichardt to 40 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 Louis Trichardt to 40? +
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 Louis Trichardt to 40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,109.09 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,113.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,107.90 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,161.07 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louis Trichardt to 40? +
Yes. There are 7 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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