Distance from Thundeza to Dorchester Heights

N Thundeza → Dorchester Heights

Road distance

522.2 km

Highway dominant · N6

Thundeza to Dorchester Heights is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 522.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

309.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.69×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 35 min

End point

Smythlands Road

Return: 13 hrs 11 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

395 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,050.79

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,054.93

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

225° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

45° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.9860, 30.2354

End coords Destination point

-32.9481, 27.9039

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 20 °C Thundeza Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Dorchester Heights Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Thundeza → Dorchester Heights

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Car

522.2 km

6 hrs 35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

522.2 km

~8 hrs 2 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 6 km to Margate Airport
✈ MGH → ELS (39 min)
🚗 12 km from East London Airport
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Thundeza

Finish Dorchester Heights

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Thundeza to Dorchester Heights via N6

National highway N6
Start your journey

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

1.5 km
Turn left

5.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

23.4 km
Continue right

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

269.8 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

217.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Turn sharp right

0.5 km
Turn left onto Wyse Avenue

0.3 km
Turn right onto Main Road

0.6 km
Go straight onto Smythlands Road

1.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

261.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

37.6 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

86.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

28.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

59.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Dorchester Heights

07:06 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 34 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,182.62

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.44

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R104.43

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,297.50

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (1)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Thundeza -30.98596, 30.23540

Midpoint

261.3 km

Total: 522.2 km

Midpoint 261.3 km

522.2 km 396 min

Destination Dorchester Heights End: Smythlands Road -32.94806, 27.90389

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 522.2 km

Return-cycle span 1044.4 km

Traversal time 396 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 261.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.98596, 30.23540

Midpoint -31.29912, 28.79859

End -32.94806, 27.90389

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How far is Thundeza from Dorchester Heights? +

Thundeza is about 522.2 km from Dorchester Heights by road.

How long does it take from Thundeza to Dorchester Heights? +

The drive usually takes about 396 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Thundeza to Dorchester Heights in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Thundeza to Dorchester Heights? +

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 Thundeza to Dorchester Heights? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,050.79 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,054.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,049.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,100.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Thundeza to Dorchester Heights? +

No tollgates are 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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