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Distance from Selosesha Unit 1 to Rietrivier

Selosesha Unit 1 to Rietrivier is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 740.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 18 min.

N Selosesha Unit 1 → Rietrivier
Road distance
740.9 km
M1 M14 M3 M30 N6 N8 R102 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
485.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 18 min
Return: 16 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
498 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,414.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,420.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,723.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,733.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,866.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,874.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,273.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,287.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,456.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,466.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,991.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,009.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1981, 26.8117
End coords Destination point
-33.5603, 27.0122
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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740.9 km 499 min
Start Selosesha Unit 1
Finish Rietrivier
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head southeast
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto T3263
    1.2 km
  3. Turn right onto S1601
    2.5 km
  4. Turn right onto N8
    52.2 km
  5. Keep left
    9.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo Road, M30
    198.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Somerset Street, N6
    0.9 km
  8. Turn left onto Levy Street
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Levy Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Theron Street
    2.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Somerset Street, N6
    159.6 km
  12. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street, N6
    0.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Cathcart Street, N6
    0.8 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street, N6
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Cathcart Street, N6
    2.8 km
  16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Louis Botha Street, N6
    0.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Louis Botha Street, N6
    1.0 km
  18. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N6
    0.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto N6
    173.5 km
  20. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N6, R102
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto N6, R102
    7.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Commercial Road, M14
    1.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Oxford Street, M1
    0.4 km
  24. Turn right onto Terminus Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Buffalo Street, M3
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Fleet Street, R72
    124.1 km
  27. Turn left
    1.0 km
  28. Turn left
    0.0 km
  29. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Rietrivier → Selosesha Unit 1 Selosesha Unit 1 to Johannesburg Selosesha Unit 1 to Pretoria Selosesha Unit 1 to Cape Town Selosesha Unit 1 to Durban Johannesburg to Rietrivier Pretoria to Rietrivier Cape Town to Rietrivier
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
370.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 9 min • 4 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rietrivier
06:51 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,096.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,259.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Selosesha Unit 1 -29.19807, 26.81173
Midpoint
370.4 km
Total: 740.9 km
Midpoint 370.4 km
740.9 km 499 min
Destination Rietrivier -33.56028, 27.01222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 740.9 km
Return-cycle span 1481.8 km
Traversal time 499 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 370.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.19807, 26.81173
Midpoint -31.49161, 26.70171
End -33.56028, 27.01222
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Questions 9
How far is Selosesha Unit 1 from Rietrivier? +
Selosesha Unit 1 is about 740.9 km from Rietrivier by road.
How long does it take from Selosesha Unit 1 to Rietrivier? +
The drive usually takes about 499 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Selosesha Unit 1 to Rietrivier 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 Selosesha Unit 1 to Rietrivier? +
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 Selosesha Unit 1 to Rietrivier? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,414.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,420.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,723.00 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,733.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Selosesha Unit 1 to Rietrivier? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Selosesha Unit 1
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rietrivier, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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