Distance from Thabampshe to Raisethorpe

N Thabampshe → Raisethorpe

Road distance

711.2 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R33

Thabampshe to Raisethorpe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 711.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 24 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

562.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.26×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 24 min

End point

Privet Road

Return: 18 hrs 49 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

564 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,431.31

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,436.95

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

173° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

353° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-24.5405, 29.6988

End coords Destination point

-29.5589, 30.4161

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 23 °C Thabampshe Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Raisethorpe Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Thabampshe → Raisethorpe

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Car

711.2 km

9 hrs 24 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

711.2 km

~10 hrs 56 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 81 km to Polokwane International
✈ PTG → JNB → PZB (1 hr 18 min)
🚗 10 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport
↑ 4 hrs 12 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Thabampshe

Finish Raisethorpe

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Thabampshe to Raisethorpe via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Thabampshe to Raisethorpe via R33

Provincial road route R33
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

1.8 km
Turn left

4.0 km
Turn right

7.9 km
Turn left onto King Mohlala Road

60.4 km
Turn right onto Pekwa Road

4.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.3 km
Turn left

20.5 km
Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Street

77.5 km
Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street

6.9 km
Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street

4.1 km
Turn right

48.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

53.0 km
Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street

252.2 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

12.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.9 km
Merge slight right

147.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33

0.3 km
Turn left onto Chota Motala Road

1.2 km
Turn right onto Bhambatha Road

1.6 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Allandale Drive

0.2 km
Turn right onto Plymouth Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Brixham Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Sirkhod Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Privet Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 10

Known total R501.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

356.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 42 min • 4 hrs 42 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

51.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

118.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

38.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Raisethorpe

06:48 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:57

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 37 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,973.01

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R14.22

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R142.25

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,129.49

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Thabampshe -24.54050, 29.69877

Midpoint

356.3 km

Total: 711.2 km

Midpoint 356.3 km

711.2 km 565 min

Destination Raisethorpe End: Privet Road -29.55889, 30.41611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 711.2 km

Return-cycle span 1422.4 km

Traversal time 565 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 356.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.54050, 29.69877

Midpoint -27.08017, 29.87482

End -29.55889, 30.41611

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Thabampshe from Raisethorpe? +

Thabampshe is about 711.2 km from Raisethorpe by road.

How long does it take from Thabampshe to Raisethorpe? +

The drive usually takes about 565 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Thabampshe to Raisethorpe 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 Thabampshe to Raisethorpe? +

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 Thabampshe to Raisethorpe? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,431.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,436.95 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,429.78 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,498.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Thabampshe to Raisethorpe? +

Yes. There are 10 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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Dunveria Secondary School

Deccan Road Primary School

Raisethorpe Secondary School

Allandale Primary School

Pick n Pay Express

A & D Auto Spares

T.P.A Full Service School

Murchison's

Silver Heights Secondary School

Springhaven Primary School

Northdale Primary School

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Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Liberty Midland Mall

Pick n Pay Express

Dirt Road Pmb

One Stop Licensing

Bombers Equestrian Equipment

Shoprite

Rocket Racing Pietermaritzburg

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Mndeni Butchery

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Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

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