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Distance from Smithfield to Citrusdal

N Smithfield → Citrusdal
Road distance
962.1 km
Highway dominant · N1
Smithfield to Citrusdal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 962.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 38 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
760.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 38 min
Start point
Brand Street
End point
Park Street
Return: 23 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
698 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,881.46
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,883.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,873.84
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,939.65
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,482.48
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,485.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,472.43
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,559.26
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,266.42
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,270.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,253.19
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,367.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
248° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
68° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.2172, 26.5303
End coords Destination point
-32.5894, 19.0147
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C Smithfield Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Citrusdal Cloudy View Forecast →
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Smithfield → Citrusdal
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Car
962.1 km
11 hrs 38 min
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Two-wheeler
962.1 km
~14 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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962.1 km 11 hrs 38 min
Start Smithfield
Finish Citrusdal
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Smithfield to Citrusdal via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Head on Brand Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    78.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right
    356.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  11. Turn right
    31.7 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    76.6 km
  13. Turn right
    68.6 km
  14. Turn right
    13.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    6.2 km
  16. Turn right
    2.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Park Street
    0.5 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Citrusdal → Smithfield Smithfield to Johannesburg Smithfield to Pretoria Smithfield to Cape Town Smithfield to Durban Johannesburg to Citrusdal Pretoria to Citrusdal Cape Town to Citrusdal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
480.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 49 min • 5 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
160.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Citrusdal
07:43 – 17:44
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:43
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,021.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R192.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,233.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Smithfield Start: Brand Street -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint
480.9 km
Total: 962.1 km
Midpoint 480.9 km
962.1 km 11 hrs 38 min
Destination Citrusdal End: Park Street -32.58944, 19.01472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 962.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,924.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 480.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint -32.38154, 22.51894
End -32.58944, 19.01472
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Questions 9
How far is Smithfield from Citrusdal? +
Smithfield is about 962.1 km from Citrusdal by road.
How long does it take from Smithfield to Citrusdal? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Smithfield to Citrusdal 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 Smithfield to Citrusdal? +
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 Smithfield to Citrusdal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,936.18 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,943.80 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,934.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,026.93 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Smithfield to Citrusdal? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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