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Distance from Nqutu Park to Theunissen

N Nqutu Park → Theunissen
Road distance
502.8 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Nqutu Park to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 502.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
399.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 59 min
Start point
Robertson Road
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 11 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
359 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,011.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,015.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,010.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,059.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,334.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,340.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,333.50
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,397.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,756.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,763.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,754.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,838.81
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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
-29.7264, 30.5317
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Nqutu Park Fair View Forecast → 12 °C Theunissen Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Nqutu Park → Theunissen
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Car
502.8 km
5 hrs 59 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
502.8 km
~7 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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401 km flight
~4 hrs 55 min
🚗 16 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
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🚗 88 km from Bram Fischer International
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502.8 km 5 hrs 59 min
Start Nqutu Park
Finish Theunissen
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Nqutu Park to Theunissen via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Robertson Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Alfred Storm Road
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Main Road
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    190.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 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
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
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
251.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
07:00 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 50 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,101.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,212.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nqutu Park Start: Robertson Road -29.72639, 30.53167
Midpoint
251.3 km
Total: 502.8 km
Midpoint 251.3 km
502.8 km 5 hrs 59 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 502.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,005.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 251.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.72639, 30.53167
Midpoint -28.28928, 29.05383
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Nqutu Park from Theunissen? +
Nqutu Park is about 502.8 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Nqutu Park to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nqutu Park to Theunissen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nqutu Park 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 Nqutu Park to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,011.74 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,015.72 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,010.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,059.16 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nqutu Park to Theunissen? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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