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Distance from Rocklands to Thusong

N Rocklands → Thusong
Road distance
1306.6 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / R300
Rocklands to Thusong is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,306.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 29 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,102.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 29 min
Start point
Park Avenue
Return: 30 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
929 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,629.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,639.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,626.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,752.59
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,469.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,482.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,465.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,631.89
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,564.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,582.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,559.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,778.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
39° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
219° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0640, 18.6090
End coords Destination point
-26.1964, 25.5967
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Rocklands Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Thusong Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Rocklands → Thusong
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Car
1306.6 km
15 hrs 29 min
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Two-wheeler
1306.6 km
~20 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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1306.6 km 929 min
Start Rocklands
Finish Thusong
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  1. Directions from Rocklands to Thusong via N1 and N12
    National highway route N1N12
  2. Directions from Rocklands to Thusong via R300
    Provincial road route R300
  3. Head on Park Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Spine Road
    1.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Merrydale Avenue towards Portlands
    1.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Merrydale Avenue
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Wespoort Drive
    0.4 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto 10th Avenue
    0.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlie Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    2.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Stock Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right towards R300: Bellville
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    71.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  23. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  28. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  29. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  31. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  32. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  33. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  34. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    68.9 km
  35. Turn left onto Magrieta Prinsloo Street
    63.1 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    180.8 km
  38. Turn right
    28.2 km
  39. Turn left
    9.0 km
  40. Turn left
    0.3 km
  41. Turn left
    0.0 km
  42. Turn right
    0.3 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Thusong → Rocklands Rocklands to Johannesburg Rocklands to Pretoria Rocklands to Cape Town Rocklands to Durban Johannesburg to Thusong Pretoria to Thusong Cape Town to Thusong
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
653.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 44 min • 7 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
94.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
217.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
70.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Thusong
07:00 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:16
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,461.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R261.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,748.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rocklands Start: Park Avenue -34.06400, 18.60900
Midpoint
653.9 km
Total: 1306.6 km
Midpoint 653.9 km
1306.6 km 929 min
Destination Thusong -26.19639, 25.59667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1306.6 km
Return-cycle span 2613.2 km
Traversal time 929 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 653.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.06400, 18.60900
Midpoint -30.93771, 23.24447
End -26.19639, 25.59667
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How far is Rocklands from Thusong? +
Rocklands is about 1306.6 km from Thusong by road.
How long does it take from Rocklands to Thusong? +
The drive usually takes about 929 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rocklands to Thusong 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 Rocklands to Thusong? +
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 Rocklands to Thusong? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,629.35 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,639.70 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,626.53 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,752.59 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rocklands to Thusong? +
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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