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Distance from Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B

N Sunset View → Phuthaditjhaba B
Road distance
242.3 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 242.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
137.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.76×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 3 min
Start point
Sunray Avenue
Return: 6 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
183 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R487.51
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R489.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R486.99
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R510.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R643.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R645.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R642.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R673.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R846.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R849.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R845.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R886.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.7763, 29.9066
End coords Destination point
-28.5300, 28.7951
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Sunset View Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Phuthaditjhaba B Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sunset View → Phuthaditjhaba B
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Car
242.3 km
3 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
242.3 km
~3 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B

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Schools & education 0.3 km

Makabelane Technical and Commercial High School

2 Mohale Street, Phuthaditjhaba
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Home & garden 0.7 km

Qwa-Qwa Build it

Mampoi Street, Phuthaditjhaba
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Supermarkets 1.0 km

Shoprite

Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Schools & education 1.2 km

Lehakoe Primary School

Phuthaditjhaba
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Government offices 1.4 km

Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality Main Office

Moremoholo Street, Phuthaditjhaba, 9869
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Kgola Thuto Senior Secondary School

8707 Mampoi Street, Phuthaditjhaba
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Schools & education 2.0 km

Mafube Seecondary School

8919 Mohlomi Street, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
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Schools & education 2.0 km

Mamello Primary School

1847 Mampoi Street
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Schools & education 2.8 km

Tiisetso Primary School

3653 Nteo Street, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
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Schools & education 2.9 km

Reahola Secondary School

3652 Motsekuoa Street, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
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Schools & education 3.1 km

Reahola Secondary School

3652 Motsekuoa Street, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866
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Convenience store 3.4 km

Shell Select

9869, Free State
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Supermarkets 3.5 km

Shoprite

Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
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242.3 km 183 min
Start Sunset View
Finish Phuthaditjhaba B
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Sunray Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Panorama Drive
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Cerise Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Loxton Street
    0.8 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Boundary Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Link Road
    2.4 km
  9. Turn left
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Ladysmith Drive
    1.1 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    100.0 km
  12. Turn left
    2.6 km
  13. Turn right
    12.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  19. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  20. Turn left
    8.5 km
  21. Go straight
    29.4 km
  22. Turn left
    0.5 km
  23. Go straight
    4.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Mampoi Street
    3.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.5 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.0 km
  29. Turn left
    0.3 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Phuthaditjhaba B → Sunset View Sunset View to Johannesburg Sunset View to Pretoria Sunset View to Cape Town Sunset View to Durban Johannesburg to Phuthaditjhaba B Pretoria to Phuthaditjhaba B Cape Town to Phuthaditjhaba B
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
121.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
56.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Phuthaditjhaba B
06:52 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,012.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,065.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sunset View Start: Sunray Avenue -27.77630, 29.90657
Midpoint
121.3 km
Total: 242.3 km
Midpoint 121.3 km
242.3 km 183 min
Destination Phuthaditjhaba B -28.53004, 28.79510

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 242.3 km
Return-cycle span 484.6 km
Traversal time 183 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 12.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 121.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.77630, 29.90657
Midpoint -28.58652, 29.61325
End -28.53004, 28.79510
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Questions 9
How far is Sunset View from Phuthaditjhaba B? +
Sunset View is about 242.3 km from Phuthaditjhaba B by road.
How long does it take from Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B? +
The drive usually takes about 183 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B? +
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 Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R487.51 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R489.43 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R486.99 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R510.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sunset View to Phuthaditjhaba B? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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