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Distance from Oviston to Zenzele

N Oviston → Zenzele
Road distance
738.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R616
Oviston to Zenzele is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 738.5 km in roughly 9 hrs 13 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
505.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 13 min
Start point
Massa Street
Return: 18 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
553 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,486.08
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,491.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,484.48
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,555.73
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,960.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,968.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,958.69
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,052.70
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,580.00
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,590.15
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,577.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,700.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
62° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
242° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 25.7675
End coords Destination point
-28.5045, 30.3531
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Oviston Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Zenzele Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Oviston → Zenzele
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Car
738.5 km
9 hrs 13 min
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Two-wheeler
738.5 km
~11 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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738.5 km 553 min
Start Oviston
Finish Zenzele
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Oviston to Zenzele via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Directions from Oviston to Zenzele via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  3. Head on Massa Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Main Street
    5.8 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right
    3.6 km
  7. Turn right
    36.4 km
  8. Turn right
    11.3 km
  9. Take the ramp right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.0 km
  10. Merge slight right
    288.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left
    12.3 km
  18. Turn left
    2.5 km
  19. Turn right
    7.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Helpmekaar
    68.8 km
  21. Turn right
    2.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Zenzele → Oviston Oviston to Johannesburg Oviston to Pretoria Oviston to Cape Town Oviston to Durban Johannesburg to Zenzele Pretoria to Zenzele Cape Town to Zenzele
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
369.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 36 min • 4 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
122.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Zenzele
06:46 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,086.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R147.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,249.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oviston Start: Massa Street -30.69417, 25.76750
Midpoint
369.3 km
Total: 738.5 km
Midpoint 369.3 km
738.5 km 553 min
Destination Zenzele -28.50452, 30.35312

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 738.5 km
Return-cycle span 1477 km
Traversal time 553 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 369.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 25.76750
Midpoint -28.46796, 27.20603
End -28.50452, 30.35312
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Questions 9
How far is Oviston from Zenzele? +
Oviston is about 738.5 km from Zenzele by road.
How long does it take from Oviston to Zenzele? +
The drive usually takes about 553 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oviston to Zenzele 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 Oviston to Zenzele? +
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 Oviston to Zenzele? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,486.08 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,491.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,484.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,555.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oviston to Zenzele? +
Yes. There are 5 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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