Distance from Potchefstroom to Stad

N Potchefstroom → Stad

Road distance

1,301.6 km

Metro routes · M12 / N1

Potchefstroom to Stad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,301.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,146.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 5 min

End point

Grens Street

Return: 30 hrs 11 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

905 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,545.33

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,548.14

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.7078, 27.0958

End coords Destination point

-33.9148, 18.5486

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Potchefstroom Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Stad Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Potchefstroom → Stad

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Car

1,301.6 km

15 hrs 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,301.6 km

~20 hrs 1 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Potchefstroom

Finish Stad

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Potchefstroom to Stad via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Potchefstroom to Stad via M12

Metro arterial route M12
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right onto Luke Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Retief Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue

0.8 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

56.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

299.4 km
Turn left onto Quinn Street

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Lennox Street

0.7 km
Turn left onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Bishops

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Memorial Street

3.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Memorial Street

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

409.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right towards N1

73.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

59.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Giel Basson Drive

0.5 km
Turn left onto Giel Basson Drive

1.4 km
Turn right onto Milton Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Halt Road

0.4 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Halt Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Boston Avenue

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Riverton Crescent

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeside Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto De Maas Road

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sakabula Circle

0.2 km
Turn right onto Princess Elizabeth Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Aliwal Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Princess Margaret Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Calvinia Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Grens Street

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

651.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 32 min • 7 hrs 32 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

93.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

216.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

70.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Stad

07:49 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 21 min

SunriseDawn break

07:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,440.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R26.03

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R260.32

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,727.10

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (26)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583

Midpoint

651.1 km

Total: 1,301.6 km

Midpoint 651.1 km

1,301.6 km 15 hrs 5 min

Destination Stad End: Grens Street -33.91480, 18.54865

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,301.6 km

Return-cycle span 2,603.2 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 5 min

Maneuver count 40

Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 651.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70778, 27.09583

Midpoint -30.89677, 23.28713

End -33.91480, 18.54865

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Potchefstroom from Stad? +

Potchefstroom is about 1,301.6 km from Stad by road.

How long does it take from Potchefstroom to Stad? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Potchefstroom to Stad 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 Potchefstroom to Stad? +

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 Potchefstroom to Stad? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,619.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,629.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,616.56 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,742.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Potchefstroom to Stad? +

Yes. There are 4 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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