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Distance from Theunissen to Tugela

Theunissen to Tugela is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 642.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 38 min.

N Theunissen → Tugela
Road distance
642.7 km
N2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
466.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 38 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
Return: 15 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
458 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,227.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,232.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,494.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,503.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,619.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,625.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,971.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,984.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,130.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,139.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,594.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,610.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
102° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
282° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-29.1825, 31.4167
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

642.7 km 458 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Tugela
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    262.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    53.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Zinkwazi Beach
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Nkwazi Drive
    2.6 km
  16. Turn right
    9.9 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    1.9 km
  19. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R889.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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 ↩ Tugela → Theunissen Theunissen to Johannesburg Theunissen to Pretoria Theunissen to Cape Town Theunissen to Durban Johannesburg to Tugela Pretoria to Tugela Cape Town to Tugela
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
321.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 49 min • 3 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tugela
06:26 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,686.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,827.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
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
321.4 km
Total: 642.7 km
Midpoint 321.4 km
642.7 km 458 min
Destination Tugela -29.18250, 31.41667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 642.7 km
Return-cycle span 1285.4 km
Traversal time 458 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 321.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.52652, 29.58174
End -29.18250, 31.41667
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Tugela
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Tugela
1
  • PEP
    R102, Mandeni, 4490, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Tugela
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Tugela
3
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Tugela? +
Theunissen is about 642.7 km from Tugela by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Tugela? +
The drive usually takes about 458 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Tugela 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 Tugela? +
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 Tugela? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,227.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,232.20 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,494.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,503.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Tugela? +
Yes. There are 25 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tugela
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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