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Distance from Smithfield to Zonnebloem

Smithfield to Zonnebloem is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 935.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 12 min.

N Smithfield → Zonnebloem
Road distance
935.3 km
581.2 mi • 504.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
867.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 11 hrs 11 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
671 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,565.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,573.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,744.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,758.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,065.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,075.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,301.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,320.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,718.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,731.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,028.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,052.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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935.3 km 11 hrs 12 min
Start Smithfield
Finish Zonnebloem
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Brand Street
    0.8 km
  2. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    78.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    356.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    72.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M176: Lower Church Street
    0.2 km
  12. Continue slight left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Newmarket Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Nelson Street
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Chapel Street
    0.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Russell Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Russell Street
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Hanover Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  21. 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.
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
467.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 36 min • 5 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Smithfield → Zonnebloem
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Smithfield
Destination area Arrival
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Smithfield → Zonnebloem
Smithfield Origin postcode
Not available
Zonnebloem Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
562.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
696.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
642.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Zonnebloem → Smithfield
Smithfield ↔ Zonnebloem
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Smithfield to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint
467.3 km
Total: 935.3 km
Midpoint 467.3 km
935.3 km 11 hrs 12 min
Destination Zonnebloem -33.93255, 18.43505

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 935.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,870.6 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 467.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint -32.32010, 22.61650
End -33.93255, 18.43505
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
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Questions 9
How far is Smithfield from Zonnebloem? +
Smithfield is about 935.3 km from Zonnebloem by road.
How long does it take from Smithfield to Zonnebloem? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Smithfield to Zonnebloem 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 Zonnebloem? +
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 Zonnebloem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,565.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,573.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,744.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,758.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Smithfield to Zonnebloem? +
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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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Smithfield To Zonnebloem
: Cape Town
From Smithfield To Zonnebloem

Route Locations

Start area
Smithfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 562.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 696.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 642.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 658.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 756.8 km

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