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Distance from Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Kotana

N Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 → Kotana
Road distance
489.1 km
Highway dominant · N6
Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Kotana is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 489.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
324.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 36 min
Return: 15 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
456 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R984.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R988.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R983.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,030.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,298.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,303.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,297.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,359.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,708.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,715.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,707.10
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,789.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.4264, 26.9386
End coords Destination point
-32.1544, 28.1398
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Kotana Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 → Kotana
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Car
489.1 km
7 hrs 36 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
489.1 km
~7 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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489.1 km 456 min
Start Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386
Finish Kotana
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  1. Directions from Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Kotana via N6
    National highway N6
  2. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    3.3 km
  6. Turn left
    18.4 km
  7. Continue straight
    12.6 km
  8. Turn right
    4.5 km
  9. Continue left
    98.9 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Street
    34.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    13.9 km
  21. Turn right
    78.9 km
  22. Turn right
    31.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.1 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    0.9 km
  29. Turn slight left
    4.5 km
  30. Turn slight left
    8.7 km
  31. Continue straight
    7.3 km
  32. Continue straight
    2.5 km
  33. Turn right
    0.2 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Kotana → Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Johannesburg Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Pretoria Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Cape Town Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Durban Johannesburg to Kotana Pretoria to Kotana Cape Town to Kotana
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kotana
07:03 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:06
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
07:03
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,044.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,152.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 -29.42640, 26.93860
Midpoint
244.8 km
Total: 489.1 km
Midpoint 244.8 km
489.1 km 456 min
Destination Kotana -32.15437, 28.13978

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 489.1 km
Return-cycle span 978.2 km
Traversal time 456 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.42640, 26.93860
Midpoint -31.24418, 26.76027
End -32.15437, 28.13978
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Questions 9
How far is Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 from Kotana? +
Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 is about 489.1 km from Kotana by road.
How long does it take from Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Kotana? +
The drive usually takes about 456 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Kotana in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Kotana? +
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 Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Kotana? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R984.35 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R988.22 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R983.29 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,030.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rietfontein 29 4264 26 9386 to Kotana? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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