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Distance from Polnocna to Theunissen

N Polnocna → Theunissen
Road distance
681.2 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R30
Polnocna to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 681.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
551.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 47 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 19 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
587 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,370.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,376.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,369.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,435.04
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,808.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,815.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,806.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,893.45
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,379.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,389.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,377.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,491.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
78° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
258° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5734, 21.2051
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 23 °C Polnocna Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Theunissen Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Polnocna → Theunissen
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Car
681.2 km
9 hrs 47 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
681.2 km
~10 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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~7 hrs 12 min
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681.2 km 9 hrs 47 min
Start Polnocna
Finish Theunissen
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  1. Directions from Polnocna to Theunissen via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Polnocna to Theunissen via R30
    Provincial road route R30
  3. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  4. Turn left
    13.3 km
  5. Turn right
    16.9 km
  6. Continue straight
    22.1 km
  7. Turn right
    35.7 km
  8. Turn left
    18.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    5.3 km
  10. Turn left
    24.3 km
  11. Turn right
    281.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  23. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left
    0.7 km
  27. Turn right onto President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Polnocna Polnocna to Johannesburg Polnocna to Pretoria Polnocna to Cape Town Polnocna to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
340.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 53 min • 4 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
113.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
07:03 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:13
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
07:03
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,847.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R136.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,997.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polnocna -29.57340, 21.20514
Midpoint
340.4 km
Total: 681.2 km
Midpoint 340.4 km
681.2 km 9 hrs 47 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 681.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,362.3 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 340.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.57340, 21.20514
Midpoint -28.75678, 23.93701
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Polnocna from Theunissen? +
Polnocna is about 681.2 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Polnocna to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polnocna to Theunissen 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 Polnocna 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 Polnocna to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,370.79 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,376.18 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,369.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,435.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polnocna to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 2 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Polnocna To Theunissen
Maseru
From Polnocna To Theunissen
Western Bypass
From Polnocna To Theunissen
: Bradfort
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