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Distance from Melmoth Town to Giyani

N Melmoth Town → Giyani
Road distance
904.4 km
Melmoth Town to Giyani is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 904.4 km in roughly 11 hrs 7 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
590.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 7 min
Return: 22 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
667 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,820.11
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,827.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,818.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,905.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,401.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,410.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,398.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,514.09
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,159.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,172.34
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,156.51
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,308.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
353° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
173° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5867, 31.3981
End coords Destination point
-23.3153, 30.7256
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Melmoth Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Giyani Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Melmoth Town → Giyani
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Car
904.4 km
11 hrs 7 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
904.4 km
~13 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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904.4 km 11 hrs 7 min
Start Melmoth Town
Finish Giyani
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn right
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  3. Turn right
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
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  5. Turn right
    123.1 km
  6. Turn left
    6.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  8. Turn left
    45.2 km
  9. Continue left
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right
    48.0 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    42.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    48.2 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  20. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  24. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  25. Merge slight right
    135.8 km
  26. Turn right
    27.0 km
  27. Turn right
    72.1 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Main
    1.4 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  31. Continue
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  32. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  34. Continue
    2.2 km
  35. Turn left
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  36. Turn right
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  37. Turn left
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  38. Turn right
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  39. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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
452.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 33 min • 5 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
65.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
150.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Giyani
06:34 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,780.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R180.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,979.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806
Midpoint
452.9 km
Total: 904.4 km
Midpoint 452.9 km
904.4 km 11 hrs 7 min
Destination Giyani -23.31528, 30.72556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 904.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,808.9 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 452.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58667, 31.39806
Midpoint -25.66023, 29.44735
End -23.31528, 30.72556
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Questions 9
How far is Melmoth Town from Giyani? +
Melmoth Town is about 904.4 km from Giyani by road.
How long does it take from Melmoth Town to Giyani? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Melmoth Town to Giyani 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 Giyani? +
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 Giyani? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,820.11 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,827.27 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,818.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,905.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Melmoth Town to Giyani? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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