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Distance from Virginia to Markt

N Virginia → Markt
Road distance
173.5 km
Virginia to Markt is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 173.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 43 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
124.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 43 min
Start point
Laurel Avenue
End point
Markt Street
Return: 5 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
163 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R349.18
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R350.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R348.80
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R365.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R460.72
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R462.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R460.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R482.31
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R606.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R608.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R605.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R634.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1031, 26.8594
End coords Destination point
-28.6754, 25.7657
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Virginia Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Markt Fair View Forecast →
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Virginia → Markt
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Car
173.5 km
2 hrs 43 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
173.5 km
~2 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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173.5 km 2 hrs 43 min
Start Virginia
Finish Markt
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Laurel Avenue
    0.6 km
  2. Turn right onto Sand River Street
    0.9 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sand River Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Sand River Street
    1.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right
    11.9 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.6 km
  8. Turn left
    66.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    36.9 km
  10. Turn right
    6.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    28.5 km
  12. Turn left
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Boshof Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Markt Street
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 21 min • 1 hr 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Markt
07:07 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:17
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 16 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R725.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R763.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Virginia Start: Laurel Avenue -28.10306, 26.85944
Midpoint
86.8 km
Total: 173.5 km
Midpoint 86.8 km
173.5 km 2 hrs 43 min
Destination Markt End: Markt Street -28.67541, 25.76570

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 173.5 km
Return-cycle span 347.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.10306, 26.85944
Midpoint -28.22091, 26.27059
End -28.67541, 25.76570
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Questions 8
How far is Virginia from Markt? +
Virginia is about 173.5 km from Markt by road.
How long does it take from Virginia to Markt? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Virginia to Markt in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Virginia to Markt? +
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 Virginia to Markt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R349.18 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R350.55 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R348.80 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R365.54 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Virginia to Markt? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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