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Distance from Smithfield to Tulbach

Smithfield to Tulbach is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,013.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 5 min.

N Smithfield → Tulbach
Road distance
1,013.0 km
M1 N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
827.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 5 min
Start point
Brand Street
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
725 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,695.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,703.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,889.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,904.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,237.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,248.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,492.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,512.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,944.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,958.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,279.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,306.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
11° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
191° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2172, 26.5303
End coords Destination point
-22.9070, 28.0689
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,013.0 km 12 hrs 5 min
Start Smithfield
Finish Tulbach
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Brand Street
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left onto Rascher Street
    0.3 km
  3. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  4. Turn left
    2.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    45.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left
    1.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    11.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    188.2 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    9.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Sand Road
    13.4 km
  22. Turn right
    7.3 km
  23. Turn left
    0.5 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 44
Known total R1,454.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 44 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Tulbach → Smithfield Smithfield to Johannesburg Smithfield to Pretoria Smithfield to Cape Town Smithfield to Durban Johannesburg to Tulbach Pretoria to Tulbach Cape Town to Tulbach
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
507.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 2 min • 6 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
72.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
168.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tulbach
06:27 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,234.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R202.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,457.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Smithfield Start: Brand Street -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint
507.5 km
Total: 1,013.0 km
Midpoint 507.5 km
1,013.0 km 12 hrs 5 min
Destination Tulbach -22.90699, 28.06887

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,013.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,026.1 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 507.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint -26.36437, 27.90424
End -22.90699, 28.06887
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Questions 9
How far is Smithfield from Tulbach? +
Smithfield is about 1,013.0 km from Tulbach by road.
How long does it take from Smithfield to Tulbach? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Smithfield to Tulbach 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 Tulbach? +
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 Tulbach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,695.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,703.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,889.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,904.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Smithfield to Tulbach? +
Yes. There are 44 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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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Smithfield To Tulbach
Western Bypass
From Smithfield To Tulbach
ern Bypass
From Smithfield To Tulbach
: Johannesburg
From Smithfield To Tulbach
: Pretoria
From Smithfield To Tulbach
Polokwane
From Smithfield To Tulbach
Krugersdorp
From Smithfield To Tulbach
: Marble Hall
From Smithfield To Tulbach
Mokopane
From Smithfield To Tulbach

Route Locations

Start area
Smithfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tulbach, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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