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Distance from Theunissen to Rosetta

N Theunissen → Rosetta
Road distance
426.2 km
Provincial mix · N3 / N5 / R103 / R708
Theunissen to Rosetta is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 426.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
333.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 56 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
End point
P164
Return: 9 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
296 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R857.66
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R861.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R856.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R897.85
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,131.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,136.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,130.42
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,184.67
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,488.99
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,494.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,487.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,558.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
108° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
288° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-29.3064, 29.9752
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 10 °C Theunissen Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Rosetta Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Theunissen → Rosetta
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Car
426.2 km
4 hrs 56 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
426.2 km
~6 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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426.2 km 297 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Rosetta
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Theunissen to Rosetta via N5 and N3
    National highway route N5N3
  2. Directions from Theunissen to Rosetta via R708 and R103
    Provincial road routes R708R103
  3. Head south on President Steyn Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Le Roux Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street, S1169
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right onto S1169
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto R708
    167.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road, N5
    91.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto N3
    154.5 km
  14. Keep left
    0.4 km
  15. Turn sharp right
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto R103
    10.3 km
  17. Turn right onto P164
    0.1 km
  18. Arrive at P164, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Rosetta → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Rosetta Pretoria to Rosetta Cape Town to Rosetta
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
213.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 28 min • 2 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rosetta
06:49 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,781.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,875.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
213.1 km
Total: 426.2 km
Midpoint 213.1 km
426.2 km 297 min
Destination Rosetta End: P164 -29.30635, 29.97519

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 426.2 km
Return-cycle span 852.4 km
Traversal time 297 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 213.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.30021, 28.70330
End -29.30635, 29.97519
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Rosetta? +
Theunissen is about 426.2 km from Rosetta by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Rosetta? +
The drive usually takes about 297 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Rosetta in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Theunissen to Rosetta? +
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 Rosetta? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R857.66 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R861.03 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R856.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R897.85 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Rosetta? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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