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Distance from Theunissen to North Sand Bluff

N Theunissen → North Sand Bluff
Road distance
693.7 km
Provincial mix · R603
Theunissen to North Sand Bluff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 693.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 22 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
449.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 22 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
Return: 16 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
502 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,395.98
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,401.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,394.48
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,461.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,841.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,849.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,839.93
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,928.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,423.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,433.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,420.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,537.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
132° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
312° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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 12 °C Theunissen Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C North Sand Bluff Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Theunissen → North Sand Bluff
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Car
693.7 km
8 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
693.7 km
~10 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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432 km flight
~4 hrs 11 min
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693.7 km 8 hrs 22 min
Start Theunissen
Finish North Sand Bluff
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Theunissen to North Sand Bluff via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  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
    235.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  14. Go straight
    40.5 km
  15. Turn left
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    0.6 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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 ↩ North Sand Bluff → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to North Sand Bluff Pretoria to North Sand Bluff Cape Town to North Sand Bluff
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
346.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 11 min • 4 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
115.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at North Sand Bluff
06:52 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,899.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R138.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,052.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
346.9 km
Total: 693.7 km
Midpoint 346.9 km
693.7 km 8 hrs 22 min
Destination North Sand Bluff -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 693.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,387.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 346.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.74097, 29.65039
End -31.04665, 30.22720
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from North Sand Bluff? +
Theunissen is about 693.7 km from North Sand Bluff by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to North Sand Bluff? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to North Sand Bluff 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 North Sand Bluff? +
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 North Sand Bluff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,395.98 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,401.47 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,394.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,461.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to North Sand Bluff? +
Yes. There are 22 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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