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Distance from Pula to Thwala

N Pula → Thwala
Road distance
122.9 km
M4 N1 R28
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
85.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 34 min
Start point
Pula Crescent
End point
Thwala
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
94 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R234.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R235.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R285.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R287.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R309.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R310.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R377.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R379.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R407.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R409.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R496.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R499.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
200° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
20° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7470, 28.0676
End coords Destination point
-26.4638, 27.7688
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Pula to Thwala is a practical regional trip, covering about 122.9 km in roughly 1 hr 34 min.
Travel modes
Pula → Thwala
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Car
122.9 km
1 hr 34 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
122.9 km
~1 hr 53 min
65 km/h avg
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122.9 km 1 hr 34 min
Start Pula
Finish Thwala
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pula Crescent
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Jabulani Crescent
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Rholihlahla Mandela Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Ruth First Street
    0.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Citron Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Citron Drive
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right towards M4
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Magalies Toll Route
    10.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Elias Motsoaledi Street
    6.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.9 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    27.0 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    30.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Go straight onto Randfontein Road
    8.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Thwala
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R197.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 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
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Thwala → Pula Pula to Johannesburg Pula to Pretoria Pula to Cape Town Pula to Durban Johannesburg to Thwala Pretoria to Thwala Cape Town to Thwala
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
61.6 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
47 min • 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Thwala
06:39 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R513.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R24.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R540.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pula Start: Pula Crescent -25.74703, 28.06760
Midpoint
61.6 km
Total: 122.9 km
Midpoint 61.6 km
122.9 km 1 hr 34 min
Destination Thwala End: Thwala -26.46381, 27.76881

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 122.9 km
Return-cycle span 245.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 34 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 16.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 61.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74703, 28.06760
Midpoint -26.12119, 27.94698
End -26.46381, 27.76881
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Questions 8
How far is Pula from Thwala? +
Pula is about 122.9 km from Thwala by road.
How long does it take from Pula to Thwala? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pula to Thwala in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pula to Thwala? +
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 Pula to Thwala? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R234.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R235.64 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R285.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R287.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pula to Thwala? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Pula Crescent
From Pula To Thwala
Jabulani Crescent
From Pula To Thwala
: Bloemfontein
From Pula To Thwala
Western Bypass
From Pula To Thwala
: Randfontein
From Pula To Thwala
Sebokeng
From Pula To Thwala

Route Locations

Start area
Pula, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Thwala, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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