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Distance from Theunissen to Ap 68

N Theunissen → Ap 68
Road distance
492.3 km
Theunissen to Ap 68 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
389.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 59 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
End point
AP Smith Road
Return: 11 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
359 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R940.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R943.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,144.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,152.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,240.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,245.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,510.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,520.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,632.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,638.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,987.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,000.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
112° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
292° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-29.6784, 30.4427
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Theunissen Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Ap 68 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Theunissen → Ap 68
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Car
492.3 km
5 hrs 59 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
492.3 km
~7 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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492 km
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492.3 km 5 hrs 59 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Ap 68
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    51.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    228.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp left towards P478: Ashburton
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Pope Ellis Drive
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Wally Hayward Drive
    1.2 km
  11. Turn right onto AP Smith Road
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Ap 68 → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Ap 68 Pretoria to Ap 68 Cape Town to Ap 68
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ap 68
06:41 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,057.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,166.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
246.1 km
Total: 492.3 km
Midpoint 246.1 km
492.3 km 5 hrs 59 min
Destination Ap 68 End: AP Smith Road -29.67835, 30.44274

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 492.3 km
Return-cycle span 984.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.26680, 29.01280
End -29.67835, 30.44274
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Ap 68? +
Theunissen is about 492.3 km from Ap 68 by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Ap 68? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Ap 68 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Theunissen to Ap 68? +
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 Theunissen to Ap 68? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R940.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R943.94 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,144.92 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,152.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Ap 68? +
Yes. There are 12 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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Towns along the route

P478: Ashburton
From Theunissen To Ap 68

Route Locations

Start area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ap 68, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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