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Distance from Mobeni M4 N1 to Theunissen

Mobeni M4 N1 to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 559.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min.

N Mobeni M4 N1 → Theunissen
Road distance
559.7 km
N3 N5 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
447.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
Start point
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
396 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,068.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,073.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,301.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,309.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,410.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,415.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,717.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,728.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,855.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,863.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,259.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,273.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
292° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
112° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9504, 30.9627
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

559.7 km 6 hrs 36 min
Start Mobeni M4 N1
Finish Theunissen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    5.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Bluff
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  6. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Mobeni M4 N1 Mobeni M4 N1 to Johannesburg Mobeni M4 N1 to Pretoria Mobeni M4 N1 to Cape Town Mobeni M4 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
279.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
93.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:43 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,339.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,462.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mobeni M4 N1 Start: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway -29.95036, 30.96275
Midpoint
279.8 km
Total: 559.7 km
Midpoint 279.8 km
559.7 km 6 hrs 36 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 559.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,119.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95036, 30.96275
Midpoint -28.36259, 29.29531
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Mobeni M4 N1 from Theunissen? +
Mobeni M4 N1 is about 559.7 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Mobeni M4 N1 to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mobeni M4 N1 to Theunissen 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 Mobeni M4 N1 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 Mobeni M4 N1 to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,068.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,073.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,301.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,309.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mobeni M4 N1 to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 16 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bluff
From Mobeni M4 N1 To Theunissen
Queensburgh
From Mobeni M4 N1 To Theunissen
: Pietermaritzburg
From Mobeni M4 N1 To Theunissen
: Harrismith
From Mobeni M4 N1 To Theunissen
Bethlehem
From Mobeni M4 N1 To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Mobeni M4 N1, KwaZulu-Natal
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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