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Distance from Mbekweni to Theunissen

N Mbekweni → Theunissen
Road distance
333.4 km
R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 1 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
301 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R636.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R639.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R775.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R780.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R839.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R843.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,023.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,029.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,105.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,109.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,346.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,354.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
341° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
161° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Mbekweni to Theunissen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 333.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 1 min.
Travel modes
Mbekweni → Theunissen
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Car
333.4 km
5 hrs 1 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
333.4 km
~5 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
333 km
↑ 2 hrs 21 min faster
Flight time
40 min
With airport
~2 hrs 40 min
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333.4 km 5 hrs 1 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Theunissen
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    4.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  24. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway.
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
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Halfway point
166.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 30 min • 2 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:49 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,393.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,466.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
166.9 km
Total: 333.4 km
Midpoint 166.9 km
333.4 km 5 hrs 1 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 333.4 km
Return-cycle span 666.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -29.57557, 26.68680
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Theunissen? +
Mbekweni is about 333.4 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Theunissen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R636.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R639.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R775.33 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R780.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 2 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. 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

: Bradfort
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Welkom
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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
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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