Distance from Theunissen to Dolphin Way

N Theunissen → Dolphin Way

Road distance

1103.7 km

Provincial mix · M9 / R300

Theunissen to Dolphin Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,103.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 29 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

998.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 29 min

Start point

President Steyn Street

End point

Dolphin Way

Return: 24 hrs 58 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

749 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 59 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,158.38

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,160.76

See more fuel details from Theunissen to Dolphin Way

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

229° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

49° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.4006, 26.7106

End coords Destination point

-34.0010, 18.5029

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

—

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Theunissen Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Dolphin Way Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Theunissen → Dolphin Way

🚗

Car

1103.7 km

12 hrs 29 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1103.7 km

~16 hrs 58 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 88 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → CPT (1 hr 48 min)
🚗 10 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 24 min faster than driving · Search →

Places along your journey

Places from Theunissen to Dolphin Way

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

106 places Submit a place

› › › ›

⛽

Convenience store Near Theunissen

🏠

No places near Theunissen yet

Know a place near Theunissen? Help other travellers by submitting it.

🏨 Accommodation in Theunissen 🏨 Accommodation in Dolphin Way 📍 All places in Theunissen 📍 All places in Dolphin Way

🔍 Search accommodation along this route Search Booking.com →

Hotel Near Theunissen

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 93 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 93 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Theunissen

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 93 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 93 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Theunissen

Finish Dolphin Way

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from Theunissen to Dolphin Way via M9

Metro arterial route M9
Directions from Theunissen to Dolphin Way via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on President Steyn Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Woltemade Street

0.2 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway

77.8 km
Take the ramp straight

1.3 km
Merge slight right

556.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

15.0 km
Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway

6.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

3.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9

0.5 km
Turn slight left onto Govan Mbeki Road towards Wetton

2.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Wetton Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Wetton Road

1.1 km
Turn left onto Dolphin Way

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 6

Known total R288.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Brandfort

Road: Road not linked yet

R62.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Brandfort

Road: R30/R730/R34

R62.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Routes ↩ Dolphin Way → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Dolphin Way Pretoria to Dolphin Way Cape Town to Dolphin Way

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

551.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 14 min • 6 hrs 14 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

79.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

183.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

59.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Dolphin Way

07:43 – 17:44

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,613.62

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R22.07

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R220.75

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,856.44

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

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 Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Midpoint

551.9 km

Total: 1103.7 km

Midpoint 551.9 km

1103.7 km 749 min

Destination Dolphin Way End: Dolphin Way -34.00098, 18.50290

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1103.7 km

Return-cycle span 2207.4 km

Traversal time 749 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 551.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056

Midpoint -31.88651, 23.20522

End -34.00098, 18.50290

Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9

How far is Theunissen from Dolphin Way? +

Theunissen is about 1103.7 km from Dolphin Way by road.

How long does it take from Theunissen to Dolphin Way? +

The drive usually takes about 749 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Dolphin Way 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 Dolphin Way? +

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 Dolphin Way? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,158.38 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,160.76 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,149.64 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,225.13 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Dolphin Way? +

Yes. There are 6 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.

Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog

Petrol set to surge by over R2.30 per litre in June as fuel taxes return Best Places to Visit in South Africa: 15 Destinations Worth the Drive April 2026 Fuel Price in South Africa - Petrol and Diesel Change Explained Kruger National Park Travel Guide - Gates, Drive Times, Best Months and Safari Tips

Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling

Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre

Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →

Explore 🚕 Taxi Fares Community-verified taxi routes & fares across South Africa → 🤝 Community Contributors, badges, and the people building this database → ⚽ PSL Travels and Distance Premier Soccer League — stadiums, travel & match-day info → 🚧 Toll Gates SA Toll Point Data →

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and MET Norway to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.

Distance from Theunissen to Dolphin Way

Places from Theunissen to Dolphin Way

Shell Select

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Quickshop

Checkers

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell

Jumbo Wholesale

Shoprite

Lebanese Bakery

Shell Select

Shell

Shell Select

ARS Credit

Pick n Pay Express

Circor Solutions

Eazy Costing

Osmans

Oaklands High School

Christel House SA

Windsor High School

Islamia College

Bel Porto School

Life Choices Academy

Shoprite

Game

Nedbank

Pick n Pay

Builders Express

The Vine School NPC

Pick 'n Pay Head Office

Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Res Africa

Halfway TOYOTA

Indonesian Consulate

Batavia School of Skills

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Hyper

Shell Select

Power Tool Services

Lebanese Bakery

SCOUTS South Africa National Office

Shell

Claremont Home Appliance Doctor

Shell Select

Kismet Supply Store

Standard Bank

China Mall

Portobello Road

Kenilworth Community Presbyterian Church office

Olympic Locksmiths

Suzuki South

Soma Studio

BPM Toolcraft

Southern Wind Shipyard

GP Tyres & Mags

Picardi Rebel

Overland Motorrad

Springbok Information Systems

Shell

Liquor City Claremont

SPCA

Tammys

Pick n Pay Liquor Store

NXTCUT

Shell Select

World Wildlife Fund

OpenUp

MQ's Workshop

Bermuda Pools

Little Orchard Nursery

Ardmore

Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream

Shell Select

Sportsman's Warehouse