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Distance from Theunissen to Ceres

Theunissen to Ceres is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 998.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 15 min.

N Theunissen → Ceres
Road distance
998.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
896.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 15 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
Return: 22 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
675 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,907.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,915.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,323.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,337.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,516.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,527.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,065.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,084.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,311.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,325.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,033.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,058.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
230° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
50° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-33.3683, 19.3092
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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998.9 km 675 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Ceres
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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 left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    77.8 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    1.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    556.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  10. Turn right
    31.7 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    40.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Munnik Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway.
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Routes ↩ Ceres → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Ceres Pretoria to Ceres Cape Town to Ceres
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
499.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 37 min • 5 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
166.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ceres
07:22 – 17:55
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,175.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R199.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,395.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
499.5 km
Total: 998.9 km
Midpoint 499.5 km
998.9 km 675 min
Destination Ceres -33.36833, 19.30917

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 998.9 km
Return-cycle span 1997.8 km
Traversal time 675 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 499.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -31.55742, 23.57207
End -33.36833, 19.30917
Destination services

Available in Ceres

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ceres
6

  • Ceres, 6835, Western Cape
  • Gericke Laerskool
    Ceres, 6835, Western Cape

  • Ceres, 6835, Western Cape

  • Ceres, 6835, Western Cape

  • Ceres, 6835, Western Cape
  • Nduli Primary School
    Ceres, 6835, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ceres
1
  • ABSA
    45 Voortrekker Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ceres
1
  • Shell
    27 Voortrekker Street, 6835, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Ceres
2
  • Shoprite
    Ceres, 6835, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Voortrekker Street, Ceres, 6835, Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Ceres? +
Theunissen is about 998.9 km from Ceres by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Ceres? +
The drive usually takes about 675 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Ceres 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 Theunissen to Ceres? +
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 Ceres? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,907.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,915.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,323.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,337.52 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Ceres? +
Yes. There are 2 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. 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
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ceres, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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