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Distance from Uniondale to Princess

Uniondale to Princess is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,062.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 47 min.

N Uniondale → Princess
Road distance
1062.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
952.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 47 min
End point
Ontdekkers Road
Return: 23 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
707 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,778.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,786.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,980.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,996.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,346.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,357.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,613.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,634.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,087.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,101.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,439.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,466.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.6556, 23.1256
End coords Destination point
-26.1297, 27.8511
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1062.3 km 707 min
Start Uniondale
Finish Princess
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Taylor Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    2.7 km
  5. Continue right
    176.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    54.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left
    198.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    11.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    9.4 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Princess → Uniondale Uniondale to Johannesburg Uniondale to Pretoria Uniondale to Cape Town Uniondale to Durban Johannesburg to Princess Pretoria to Princess Cape Town to Princess
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
531.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 53 min • 5 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
176.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Princess
06:32 – 17:38
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,440.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R212.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,673.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Uniondale -33.65556, 23.12556
Midpoint
531.9 km
Total: 1062.3 km
Midpoint 531.9 km
1062.3 km 707 min
Destination Princess End: Ontdekkers Road -26.12972, 27.85111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1062.3 km
Return-cycle span 2124.6 km
Traversal time 707 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 531.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.65556, 23.12556
Midpoint -30.15272, 25.74282
End -26.12972, 27.85111
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Princess
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Princess
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Princess
1
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Questions 9
How far is Uniondale from Princess? +
Uniondale is about 1062.3 km from Princess by road.
How long does it take from Uniondale to Princess? +
The drive usually takes about 707 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Uniondale to Princess 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 Uniondale to Princess? +
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 Uniondale to Princess? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,778.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,786.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,980.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,996.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Uniondale to Princess? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Route Locations

Start area
Uniondale, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Princess
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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