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Distance from Makgokgwane to Buffelsrivier

N Makgokgwane → Buffelsrivier
Road distance
997.1 km
Provincial mix · R355
Makgokgwane to Buffelsrivier is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 997.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
904.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 42 min
Start point
Molubi Road
Return: 23 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
702 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,006.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,014.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,004.46
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,100.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,647.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,658.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,644.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,771.70
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,483.70
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,497.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,479.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,646.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7183, 25.6121
End coords Destination point
-29.7022, 17.6032
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Makgokgwane Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Buffelsrivier Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Makgokgwane → Buffelsrivier
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Car
997.1 km
11 hrs 42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
997.1 km
~15 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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997.1 km 703 min
Start Makgokgwane
Finish Buffelsrivier
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  1. Directions from Makgokgwane to Buffelsrivier via R355
    Provincial road route R355
  2. Head on Molubi Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left
    0.3 km
  4. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    1.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    16.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Shippard Street
    0.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    156.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Moffat Street
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Market Street
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    3.6 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  17. Turn right
    188.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    163.2 km
  25. Turn right towards R355: Kleinsee
    39.2 km
  26. Turn left
    3.8 km
  27. Turn right
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
498.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 51 min • 5 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
165.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Buffelsrivier
07:40 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:48
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
07:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,167.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R199.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,387.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Makgokgwane Start: Molubi Road -25.71830, 25.61207
Midpoint
498.4 km
Total: 997.1 km
Midpoint 498.4 km
997.1 km 703 min
Destination Buffelsrivier -29.70218, 17.60322

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 997.1 km
Return-cycle span 1994.2 km
Traversal time 703 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 498.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.71830, 25.61207
Midpoint -28.28544, 22.01016
End -29.70218, 17.60322
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How far is Makgokgwane from Buffelsrivier? +
Makgokgwane is about 997.1 km from Buffelsrivier by road.
How long does it take from Makgokgwane to Buffelsrivier? +
The drive usually takes about 703 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Makgokgwane to Buffelsrivier 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 Makgokgwane to Buffelsrivier? +
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 Makgokgwane to Buffelsrivier? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,006.61 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,014.51 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,004.46 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,100.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Makgokgwane to Buffelsrivier? +
No tollgates are 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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