Distance from New Jerusalem to Sobantu

N New Jerusalem → Sobantu

Road distance

485.2 km

Provincial mix · R33

New Jerusalem to Sobantu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 485.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

396.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 5 min

Start point

Mhetoa Street

End point

Thukthuk Street

Return: 12 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

365 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R976.38

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R980.22

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

118° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

298° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.9570, 26.8065

End coords Destination point

-29.5962, 30.4240

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 10 °C New Jerusalem Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Sobantu Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

New Jerusalem → Sobantu

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Car

485.2 km

6 hrs 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

485.2 km

~7 hrs 27 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 137 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → JNB → PZB (48 min)
🚗 6 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport
↑ Slightly faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start New Jerusalem

Finish Sobantu

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from New Jerusalem to Sobantu via R33

Provincial road route R33
Head on Mhetoa Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Matima Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto A. Phakathi Drive

0.9 km
Turn right

1.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lois Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Blenheim Avenue

2.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.1 km
Turn right

91.0 km
Continue left

74.2 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

217.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33

0.4 km
Turn right onto Chota Motala Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Masukwana Street

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Echo Road

0.4 km
Turn left onto Ohrtmann Road

1.5 km
Turn right onto Royston Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Ndebele Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Jabula Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Mzilikaza Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Zenzeli Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Defile Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Kwezi Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Thukthuk Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 12

Known total R701.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 12 toll points from our database.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

242.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

34.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

80.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sobantu

06:48 – 17:05

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:57

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 34 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,028.06

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.70

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R97.04

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,134.80

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (3)

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 New Jerusalem Start: Mhetoa Street -27.95697, 26.80647

Midpoint

242.6 km

Total: 485.2 km

Midpoint 242.6 km

485.2 km 365 min

Destination Sobantu End: Thukthuk Street -29.59615, 30.42395

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 485.2 km

Return-cycle span 970.4 km

Traversal time 365 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 242.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.95697, 26.80647

Midpoint -28.28616, 28.95927

End -29.59615, 30.42395

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Questions 9

How far is New Jerusalem from Sobantu? +

New Jerusalem is about 485.2 km from Sobantu by road.

How long does it take from New Jerusalem to Sobantu? +

The drive usually takes about 365 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from New Jerusalem to Sobantu in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from New Jerusalem to Sobantu? +

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 New Jerusalem to Sobantu? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R976.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R980.22 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R975.33 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,022.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from New Jerusalem to Sobantu? +

Yes. There are 12 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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