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Distance from Theunissen to Ruby Gailey M31

N Theunissen → Ruby Gailey M31
Road distance
351.3 km
R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
300.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 26 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
266 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R670.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R673.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R816.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R821.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R885.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R888.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,077.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,084.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,164.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,169.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,418.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,427.06
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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
-28.5403, 29.7757
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Theunissen to Ruby Gailey M31 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 351.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 26 min.
Travel modes
Theunissen → Ruby Gailey M31
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Car
351.3 km
4 hrs 26 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
351.3 km
~5 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
351 km
↑ 1 hr 44 min faster
Flight time
42 min
With airport
~2 hrs 42 min
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351.3 km 4 hrs 26 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Ruby Gailey M31
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    51.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left
    12.3 km
  10. Turn left
    2.5 km
  11. Turn right
    4.9 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    0.8 km
  16. 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 ↩ Ruby Gailey M31 → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey M31 Pretoria to Ruby Gailey M31 Cape Town to Ruby Gailey M31
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
175.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 13 min • 2 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey M31
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,468.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,545.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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
175.5 km
Total: 351.3 km
Midpoint 175.5 km
351.3 km 4 hrs 26 min
Destination Ruby Gailey M31 End: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 351.3 km
Return-cycle span 702.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 175.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.26390, 28.35663
End -28.54029, 29.77565
Destination services

Available in Ruby Gailey M31

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey M31
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey M31
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Ruby Gailey M31? +
Theunissen is about 351.3 km from Ruby Gailey M31 by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Ruby Gailey M31? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Ruby Gailey M31 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Theunissen to Ruby Gailey M31? +
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 Ruby Gailey M31? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R670.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R673.52 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R816.93 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R821.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Ruby Gailey M31? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey M31, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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