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Distance from Theunissen to Melmoth Town

N Theunissen → Melmoth Town
Road distance
596.7 km
Provincial mix · R616
Theunissen to Melmoth Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 596.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
458.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 59 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
Return: 15 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
479 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,200.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,205.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,199.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,257.01
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,584.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,590.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,582.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,658.55
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,084.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,092.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,082.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,182.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
94° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
274° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-28.5867, 31.3981
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 9 °C Theunissen Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Melmoth Town Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Theunissen → Melmoth Town
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Car
596.7 km
7 hrs 59 min
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Two-wheeler
596.7 km
~9 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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596.7 km 7 hrs 59 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Melmoth Town
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Theunissen to Melmoth Town via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  2. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    51.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    12.3 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    61.9 km
  13. Turn right
    26.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  16. Turn right
    45.4 km
  17. Turn right
    54.3 km
  18. Turn right
    31.8 km
  19. Continue left
    22.5 km
  20. Turn right
    3.8 km
  21. Turn left
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right
    0.2 km
  23. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Melmoth Town → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Melmoth Town Pretoria to Melmoth Town Cape Town to Melmoth Town
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 59 min • 3 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Melmoth Town
06:42 – 17:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,494.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R119.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,625.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
298.2 km
Total: 596.7 km
Midpoint 298.2 km
596.7 km 7 hrs 59 min
Destination Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 596.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,193.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.42307, 29.42682
End -28.58667, 31.39806
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Melmoth Town? +
Theunissen is about 596.7 km from Melmoth Town by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Melmoth Town? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Melmoth Town 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 Melmoth Town? +
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 Melmoth Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,200.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,205.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,199.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,257.01 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Melmoth Town? +
Yes. There are 4 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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