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Distance from Sithame to Pringle Bay

N Sithame → Pringle Bay
Road distance
1458.9 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R25 / R43
Sithame to Pringle Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,458.9 km in roughly 16 hrs 12 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,293.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 12 min
Start point
Hintsa Street
End point
Buffels Road
Return: 32 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
972 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,935.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,947.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,932.67
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,073.42
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,873.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,888.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,869.50
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,055.21
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,096.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,116.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,091.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,335.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0058, 28.2239
End coords Destination point
-34.3499, 18.8337
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Sithame → Pringle Bay
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Car
1458.9 km
16 hrs 12 min
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Two-wheeler
1458.9 km
~22 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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1458.9 km 973 min
Start Sithame
Finish Pringle Bay
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  1. Directions from Sithame to Pringle Bay via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Sithame to Pringle Bay via R25 and R43
    Provincial road routes R25R43
  3. Head on Hintsa Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Sheba Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Sam Molele Drive
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Andrew Mapheto Drive
    1.9 km
  7. Turn left onto Seagull Street
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Doctor Agustinho Neto Street
    1.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Zuurfontein Street
    7.2 km
  10. Turn slight left towards R25: Johannesburg
    0.3 km
  11. Go straight onto Modderfontein Road
    7.0 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    12.6 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    346.8 km
  18. Turn right
    4.3 km
  19. Turn slight right
    11.3 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    41.2 km
  21. Continue left
    31.6 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    7.2 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R43: Botrivier
    0.6 km
  24. Turn left
    2.1 km
  25. Turn left
    6.9 km
  26. Turn right onto Main Road
    16.0 km
  27. Continue straight onto Clarence Drive
    16.7 km
  28. Turn sharp left onto Hangklip Road
    1.6 km
  29. Turn left onto Buffels Road
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Routes ↩ Pringle Bay → Sithame Sithame to Johannesburg Sithame to Pretoria Sithame to Cape Town Sithame to Durban Johannesburg to Pringle Bay Pretoria to Pringle Bay Cape Town to Pringle Bay
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
729.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 6 min • 8 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
105.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
242.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
78.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pringle Bay
07:46 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:43
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,098.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R291.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,419.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sithame Start: Hintsa Street -26.00583, 28.22389
Midpoint
729.9 km
Total: 1458.9 km
Midpoint 729.9 km
1458.9 km 973 min
Destination Pringle Bay End: Buffels Road -34.34986, 18.83374

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1458.9 km
Return-cycle span 2917.8 km
Traversal time 973 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 729.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.00583, 28.22389
Midpoint -31.05319, 24.48193
End -34.34986, 18.83374
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Questions 9
How far is Sithame from Pringle Bay? +
Sithame is about 1458.9 km from Pringle Bay by road.
How long does it take from Sithame to Pringle Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 973 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sithame to Pringle Bay 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 Sithame to Pringle Bay? +
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 Sithame to Pringle Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,935.82 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,947.38 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,932.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,073.42 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sithame to Pringle Bay? +
Yes. There are 18 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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