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Distance from Olivedale to Tabarulu

N Olivedale → Tabarulu
Road distance
731.8 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R70
Olivedale to Tabarulu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 731.8 km in roughly 10 hrs 24 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
492.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
51
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 24 min
Start point
Benjamin Avenue
Return: 20 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
624 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,472.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,478.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,471.18
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,541.79
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,943.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,950.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,941.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,034.30
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,556.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,566.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,554.13
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,676.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
173° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
353° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0556, 27.9789
End coords Destination point
-30.4575, 28.5653
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Olivedale Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Tabarulu Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Olivedale → Tabarulu
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731.8 km
10 hrs 24 min
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Two-wheeler
731.8 km
~11 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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731.8 km 625 min
Start Olivedale
Finish Tabarulu
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Olivedale to Tabarulu via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Olivedale to Tabarulu via R70
    Provincial road route R70
  3. Head on Benjamin Avenue
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Carroll Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Amsterdam Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.8 km
  7. Turn left onto President Fouche Drive
    1.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.8 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    27.0 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    217.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left
    96.0 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  15. Turn right
    0.4 km
  16. Go straight
    36.1 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  20. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  26. Go straight
    11.2 km
  27. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  28. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  29. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.1 km
  30. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  33. Turn right onto Trading Post Road
    0.7 km
  34. Turn left
    0.6 km
  35. Continue right
    20.0 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn left
    113.0 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    31.8 km
  38. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  39. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  40. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  41. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  43. Continue
    1.3 km
  44. Turn slight left
    31.2 km
  45. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.0 km
  46. Turn right
    0.4 km
  47. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    33.3 km
  48. Turn right
    0.1 km
  49. Continue straight
    1.8 km
  50. Turn left
    4.8 km
  51. Turn sharp right
    0.4 km
  52. Turn left
    0.1 km
  53. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
366.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 12 min • 5 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tabarulu
06:58 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,059.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R146.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,220.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Olivedale Start: Benjamin Avenue -26.05556, 27.97889
Midpoint
366.4 km
Total: 731.8 km
Midpoint 366.4 km
731.8 km 625 min
Destination Tabarulu -30.45750, 28.56528

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 731.8 km
Return-cycle span 1463.6 km
Traversal time 625 min
Maneuver count 51
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 366.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.05556, 27.97889
Midpoint -28.82079, 27.52143
End -30.45750, 28.56528
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Questions 9
How far is Olivedale from Tabarulu? +
Olivedale is about 731.8 km from Tabarulu by road.
How long does it take from Olivedale to Tabarulu? +
The drive usually takes about 625 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Olivedale to Tabarulu 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 Olivedale to Tabarulu? +
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 Olivedale to Tabarulu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,472.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,478.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,471.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,541.79 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Olivedale to Tabarulu? +
Yes. There are 15 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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