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Distance from Qonce to Rutseng

N Qonce → Rutseng
Road distance
1326.9 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R36
Qonce to Rutseng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,326.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
985.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 42 min
Start point
Lonsdale Street
Return: 31 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
942 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,670.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,680.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,667.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,795.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,523.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,537.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,519.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,688.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,635.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,654.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,630.99
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,853.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
20° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
200° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.8797, 27.3944
End coords Destination point
-24.4903, 30.6703
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Qonce Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Rutseng Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Qonce → Rutseng
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Car
1326.9 km
15 hrs 42 min
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Two-wheeler
1326.9 km
~20 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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1326.9 km 943 min
Start Qonce
Finish Rutseng
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Qonce to Rutseng via N3 and N12
    National highway route N3N12
  2. Directions from Qonce to Rutseng via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Lonsdale Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Alexandra Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Maitland Road
    27.9 km
  6. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left
    123.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  17. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  18. Turn left
    2.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  24. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  26. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  28. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  29. Continue left
    49.3 km
  30. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  31. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    80.0 km
  32. Turn right
    2.5 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  34. Turn right
    0.4 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
664.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 51 min • 7 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
95.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
220.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
71.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rutseng
06:36 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,546.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R265.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,838.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Qonce Start: Lonsdale Street -32.87972, 27.39444
Midpoint
664.3 km
Total: 1326.9 km
Midpoint 664.3 km
1326.9 km 943 min
Destination Rutseng -24.49028, 30.67028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1326.9 km
Return-cycle span 2653.8 km
Traversal time 943 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 664.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.87972, 27.39444
Midpoint -28.28761, 27.06459
End -24.49028, 30.67028
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Questions 9
How far is Qonce from Rutseng? +
Qonce is about 1326.9 km from Rutseng by road.
How long does it take from Qonce to Rutseng? +
The drive usually takes about 943 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Qonce to Rutseng 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 Qonce to Rutseng? +
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 Qonce to Rutseng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,670.32 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,680.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,667.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,795.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Qonce to Rutseng? +
Yes. There are 23 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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