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Distance from Tathan Way to Machadodorp

Tathan Way to Machadodorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 413.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 28 min.

N Tathan Way → Machadodorp
Road distance
413.3 km
256.8 mi • 223.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
351.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 28 min
Return: 10 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R691.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R695.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R770.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R776.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R912.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R917.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,016.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,025.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,201.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,206.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,337.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,348.75
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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413.3 km 5 hrs 28 min
Start Tathan Way
Finish Machadodorp
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tathan Way
    0.7 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    33.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    12.5 km
  4. Turn left
    2.5 km
  5. Turn right
    254.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  7. Go straight
    100.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Janson Street
    0.8 km
  9. Continue straight onto Eind Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Potgieter Street
    0.3 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R60.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
207.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Tathan Way → Machadodorp
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Machadodorp
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Tathan Way → Machadodorp
Tathan Way Origin postcode
Not available
Machadodorp Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
120.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
136.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
40.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Machadodorp → Tathan Way
Tathan Way ↔ Machadodorp
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Tathan Way -28.72626, 29.34803
Midpoint
207.1 km
Total: 413.3 km
Midpoint 207.1 km
413.3 km 5 hrs 28 min
Destination Machadodorp -25.66972, 30.25138

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 413.3 km
Return-cycle span 826.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 207.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.72626, 29.34803
Midpoint -27.33999, 29.89262
End -25.66972, 30.25138
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Machadodorp
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Machadodorp
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How far is Tathan Way from Machadodorp? +
Tathan Way is about 413.3 km from Machadodorp by road.
How long does it take from Tathan Way to Machadodorp? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tathan Way to Machadodorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tathan Way to Machadodorp? +
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 Tathan Way to Machadodorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R691.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R695.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R770.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R776.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tathan Way to Machadodorp? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Machadodorp
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 120.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 136.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 40.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 258.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 258.8 km

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