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Distance from Thornlands to Zastron

N Thornlands → Zastron
Road distance
1004.5 km
Highway dominant · M12 / M30 / N1 / N12
Thornlands to Zastron is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,004.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 29 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
782.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 29 min
End point
Gustavus Street
Return: 24 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
749 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,021.41
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,029.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,019.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,116.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,667.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,677.64
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,664.28
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,792.15
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,509.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,523.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,505.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,673.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
187° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
7° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.3228, 28.0702
End coords Destination point
-30.3012, 27.0846
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Thornlands Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Zastron Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Thornlands → Zastron
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Car
1004.5 km
12 hrs 29 min
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Two-wheeler
1004.5 km
~15 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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1004.5 km 749 min
Start Thornlands
Finish Zastron
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Thornlands to Zastron via N1 and N12
    National highway route N1N12
  2. Directions from Thornlands to Zastron via M30 and M12
    Metro arterial routes M30M12
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    13.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.9 km
  7. Turn left
    4.6 km
  8. Turn right
    24.3 km
  9. Turn right
    128.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Road
    5.8 km
  12. Turn slight right towards N1
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    215.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  17. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    364.3 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  23. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  26. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  27. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  28. Continue straight
    101.4 km
  29. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    4.4 km
  31. Turn left onto Gustavus Street
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,384.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
503.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 14 min • 6 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
72.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
167.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Zastron
07:03 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
07:03
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,198.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R200.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,419.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Thornlands -23.32281, 28.07021
Midpoint
503.2 km
Total: 1004.5 km
Midpoint 503.2 km
1004.5 km 749 min
Destination Zastron End: Gustavus Street -30.30119, 27.08459

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1004.5 km
Return-cycle span 2009 km
Traversal time 749 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 503.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.32281, 28.07021
Midpoint -26.65689, 27.73397
End -30.30119, 27.08459
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Questions 9
How far is Thornlands from Zastron? +
Thornlands is about 1004.5 km from Zastron by road.
How long does it take from Thornlands to Zastron? +
The drive usually takes about 749 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Thornlands to Zastron 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 Thornlands to Zastron? +
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 Thornlands to Zastron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,021.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,029.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,019.24 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,116.16 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Thornlands to Zastron? +
Yes. There are 42 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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