Distance from Melmoth Town to Coral Tree Crescent

N Melmoth Town → Coral Tree Crescent

Road distance

720.7 km

Provincial mix · R81

Melmoth Town to Coral Tree Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 720.7 km in roughly 9 hrs 3 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

556.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.30×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 3 min

End point

Coral Tree Crescent

Return: 18 hrs 7 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

543 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 3 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,450.37

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,456.08

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

340° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

160° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.5867, 31.3981

End coords Destination point

-23.8808, 29.5108

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 15 °C Melmoth Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Coral Tree Crescent Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Melmoth Town → Coral Tree Crescent

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Car

720.7 km

9 hrs 3 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

720.7 km

~11 hrs 5 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 70 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → PTG (1 hr 12 min)
🚗 6 km from Polokwane International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Melmoth Town

Finish Coral Tree Crescent

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Melmoth Town to Coral Tree Crescent via R81

Provincial road route R81
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

123.1 km
Turn left

6.0 km
Continue straight

2.7 km
Turn left

45.2 km
Continue left

1.1 km
Turn right

48.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

42.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

59.4 km
Turn right onto Kerk Street

53.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

48.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street

4.1 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street

6.9 km
Continue straight onto Kerk Street

77.5 km
Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Hereford Street

115.6 km
Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive

19.3 km
Take the ramp straight

1.0 km
Merge slight right

58.0 km
Take the exit ramp sharp right towards R81: Munnik Avenue

0.4 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Turn left onto Munnik Avenue

0.5 km
Turn right

0.6 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Turn right onto Aloe Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Waterberry Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Coral Tree Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 6

Known total R367.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 6 toll points from our database.

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

360.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 31 min • 4 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

51.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

119.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

38.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Coral Tree Crescent

06:40 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:00

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 41 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 50 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,012.60

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R14.41

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R144.14

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,171.16

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint

360.9 km

Total: 720.7 km

Midpoint 360.9 km

720.7 km 9 hrs 3 min

Destination Coral Tree Crescent End: Coral Tree Crescent -23.88081, 29.51078

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 720.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,441.4 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 3 min

Maneuver count 35

Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 360.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint -26.33494, 29.87006

End -23.88081, 29.51078

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Melmoth Town from Coral Tree Crescent? +

Melmoth Town is about 720.7 km from Coral Tree Crescent by road.

How long does it take from Melmoth Town to Coral Tree Crescent? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Melmoth Town to Coral Tree Crescent 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 Melmoth Town to Coral Tree Crescent? +

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 Melmoth Town to Coral Tree Crescent? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,450.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,456.08 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,448.81 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,518.35 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Melmoth Town to Coral Tree Crescent? +

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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Tyre Rack

Home Decor Depot

BB Used

PEP Cell

Polokwane Labour Centre

Human Rights Commission

Department of Home Affairs

Betting World

Ultra Dry Cleaner

Ladies Delite

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