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Distance from Montclair to Theunissen M7

Montclair to Theunissen M7 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min.

N Montclair → Theunissen M7
Road distance
556.9 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
446.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R932.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R936.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,038.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,046.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,230.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,235.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,370.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,381.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,618.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,626.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,803.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,817.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
291° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
111° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9197, 30.9653
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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556.9 km 6 hrs 37 min
Start Montclair
Finish Theunissen M7
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Langton Road
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Benson Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Blamey Road
    0.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Blamey Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Blamey Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto South Coast Road towards Umbilo
    1.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  16. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Theunissen M7 → Montclair Montclair to Johannesburg Montclair to Pretoria Montclair to Cape Town Montclair to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen M7 Pretoria to Theunissen M7 Cape Town to Theunissen M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.4 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
40.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen M7
06:39 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,327.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,450.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 Montclair -29.91972, 30.96528
Midpoint
278.4 km
Total: 556.9 km
Midpoint 278.4 km
556.9 km 6 hrs 37 min
Destination Theunissen M7 End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 556.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,113.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.91972, 30.96528
Midpoint -28.35513, 29.28484
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Montclair from Theunissen M7? +
Montclair is about 556.9 km from Theunissen M7 by road.
How long does it take from Montclair to Theunissen M7? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Montclair to Theunissen M7 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 Montclair to Theunissen M7? +
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 Montclair to Theunissen M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R932.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R936.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,038.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,046.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Montclair to Theunissen M7? +
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

Umbilo
From Montclair To Theunissen M7
Clairwood
From Montclair To Theunissen M7
: Pietermaritzburg
From Montclair To Theunissen M7
: Harrismith
From Montclair To Theunissen M7
Bethlehem
From Montclair To Theunissen M7

Route Locations

Start area
Montclair
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen M7, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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