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Distance from Louis Trichardt to Cota Calandula

Louis Trichardt to Cota Calandula is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,909.9 km in roughly 36 hrs 37 min.

N Louis Trichardt → Cota Calandula
Road distance
2,909.9 km
1,808.1 mi • 1,570.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,133.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
83
Info Travel board
Travel time
36 hrs 37 min
Return: 73 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
36 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 18 planned rest stops
41 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,871.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,894.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,426.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,470.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6,427.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6,457.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7,159.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7,217.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8,456.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8,496.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9,420.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9,497.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
36 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
36 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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2,909.9 km 36 hrs 37 min
Start Louis Trichardt
Finish Cota Calandula
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  1. Head on Landros Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Krogh Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Stubbs Street
    0.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    10.8 km
  6. Turn slight left
    3.0 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    90.0 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway
    307.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Leopold Takawira Avenue
    5.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Selbourne Avenue
    1.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Leopold Takawira Avenue
    1.0 km
  19. Turn right onto J.M. Nkomo Street
    1.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Main Street
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Masotsha Ndlovu Avenue
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right onto Lady Stanley Avenue
    2.4 km
  23. Continue straight onto Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road
    434.4 km
  24. Continue straight
    9.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Nakatindi Road
    2.8 km
  26. Go straight onto Kazungula Road
    56.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Livingstone Road
    4.6 km
  28. Turn left onto Zambezi Road
    3.9 km
  29. Continue straight
    2.4 km
  30. Turn right onto Kasane Road
    5.2 km
  31. Continue straight onto Kazungula Road
    3.4 km
  32. Continue straight onto Upper Road
    56.6 km
  33. Continue straight
    57.8 km
  34. Turn left
    6.6 km
  35. Continue straight
    6.7 km
  36. Turn left
    503.1 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.5 km
  38. Turn right
    21.1 km
  39. Go straight
    134.2 km
  40. Turn right
    13.9 km
  41. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  43. Continue
    339.8 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  45. Continue
    175.1 km
  46. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  47. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.5 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  49. Continue
    3.9 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  51. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  53. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  55. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    6.5 km
  56. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.2 km
  57. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  58. Continue straight
    79.4 km
  59. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  60. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  62. Continue
    0.0 km
  63. Go straight
    2.0 km
  64. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  65. Continue
    2.3 km
  66. Continue straight
    62.9 km
  67. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.8 km
  68. Turn right
    116.0 km
  69. Continue straight
    10.8 km
  70. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  71. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  72. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  73. Continue
    0.2 km
  74. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  75. Continue
    0.2 km
  76. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.8 km
  77. Go straight
    1.2 km
  78. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  79. Keep slight right at the fork
    21.0 km
  80. Turn right
    1.6 km
  81. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    24.5 km
  82. Continue straight onto Cota-Calandula
    10.7 km
  83. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R61.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,457.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 hrs 18 min • 18 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Louis Trichardt → Cota Calandula
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Louis Trichardt
Destination area Arrival
Cota Calandula, Malanje
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Louis Trichardt → Cota Calandula
Louis Trichardt Origin postcode
Not available
Cota Calandula 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
2,616.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
2,633.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
2,537.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cota Calandula → Louis Trichardt
Louis Trichardt ↔ Cota Calandula
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Origin Louis Trichardt -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint
1,457.4 km
Total: 2,909.9 km
Midpoint 1,457.4 km
2,909.9 km 36 hrs 37 min
Destination Cota Calandula -9.20027, 16.03204

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 2,909.9 km
Return-cycle span 5,819.8 km
Traversal time 36 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 83
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,457.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint -18.04542, 20.94549
End -9.20027, 16.03204
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Questions 9
How far is Louis Trichardt from Cota Calandula? +
Louis Trichardt is about 2,909.9 km from Cota Calandula by road.
How long does it take from Louis Trichardt to Cota Calandula? +
The drive usually takes about 36 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louis Trichardt to Cota Calandula 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 Cota Calandula? +
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 Cota Calandula? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4,871.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4,894.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5,426.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5,470.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louis Trichardt to Cota Calandula? +
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. 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

Rua Joaquim Kapango
From Louis Trichardt To Cota Calandula
Lombe-Cota
From Louis Trichardt To Cota Calandula
Cota-Calandula
From Louis Trichardt To Cota Calandula

Route Locations

Start area
Louis Trichardt
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cota Calandula, Malanje
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: 2,616.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 2,633.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 2,537.5 km
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