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Distance from Olifant to D1597

N Olifant → D1597
Road distance
250 km
Olifant to D1597 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 250.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
164.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Return: 7 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
227 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R503.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R505.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R502.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R526.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R663.86
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R666.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R663.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R694.97
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R873.50
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R876.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R872.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R914.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
356° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
176° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.1508, 30.7328
End coords Destination point
-23.6782, 30.6101
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Olifant Fair View Forecast → 22 °C D1597 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Olifant → D1597
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Car
250 km
3 hrs 47 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
250 km
~3 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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238 km flight
~5 hrs 42 min
🚗 45 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → JNB → PTG (28 min)
🚗 119 km from Polokwane International
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250 km 228 min
Start Olifant
Finish D1597
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Long Tom Pass
    39.9 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    3.6 km
  5. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    102.0 km
  6. Turn left
    53.5 km
  7. Turn right
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    18.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left
    30.1 km
  11. Turn left
    0.7 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ D1597 → Olifant Olifant to Johannesburg Olifant to Pretoria Olifant to Cape Town Olifant to Durban Johannesburg to D1597 Pretoria to D1597 Cape Town to D1597
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
125.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D1597
06:35 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,045.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,100.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Olifant -25.15083, 30.73278
Midpoint
125.2 km
Total: 250 km
Midpoint 125.2 km
250 km 228 min
Destination D1597 -23.67820, 30.61011

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 250 km
Return-cycle span 500 km
Traversal time 228 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 125.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.15083, 30.73278
Midpoint -24.49514, 30.64726
End -23.67820, 30.61011
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Questions 9
How far is Olifant from D1597? +
Olifant is about 250 km from D1597 by road.
How long does it take from Olifant to D1597? +
The drive usually takes about 228 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Olifant to D1597 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Olifant to D1597? +
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 Olifant to D1597? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R503.13 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R505.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R502.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R526.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Olifant to D1597? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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