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Distance from Vlakbult to Matonjana

N Vlakbult → Matonjana
Road distance
941.2 km
Vlakbult to Matonjana is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 941.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
705.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 47 min
Return: 25 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
767 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,894.06
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,901.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,892.03
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,982.84
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,499.11
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,508.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,496.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,616.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,288.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,301.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,284.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,442.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
198° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
18° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6372, 31.7253
End coords Destination point
-31.6378, 29.3783
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 Vlakbult Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C Matonjana Fair View Forecast →
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Vlakbult → Matonjana
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Car
941.2 km
12 hrs 47 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
941.2 km
~14 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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941.2 km 767 min
Start Vlakbult
Finish Matonjana
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right
    0.3 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.8 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.1 km
  6. Turn right
    20.2 km
  7. Turn left
    2.4 km
  8. Turn right
    10.4 km
  9. Continue slight left
    5.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    10.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    13.6 km
  14. Turn right
    1.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right
    3.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left
    3.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    23.0 km
  20. Turn left
    4.3 km
  21. Turn right
    37.8 km
  22. Turn left
    68.7 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.0 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    9.8 km
  29. Turn left
    463.8 km
  30. Go straight
    124.7 km
  31. Turn left
    72.6 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Street
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Main Street
    36.5 km
  34. Continue right
    15.5 km
  35. Turn slight right
    1.8 km
  36. Turn left
    0.1 km
  37. Continue
    0.3 km
  38. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  39. Turn left
    0.1 km
  40. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  41. Turn right
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R799.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 28 toll points from our database.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Matonjana → Vlakbult Vlakbult to Johannesburg Vlakbult to Pretoria Vlakbult to Cape Town Vlakbult to Durban Johannesburg to Matonjana Pretoria to Matonjana Cape Town to Matonjana
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
471.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 23 min • 6 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
156.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Matonjana
06:57 – 17:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,934.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R188.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,141.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vlakbult -25.63722, 31.72528
Midpoint
471.3 km
Total: 941.2 km
Midpoint 471.3 km
941.2 km 767 min
Destination Matonjana -31.63781, 29.37825

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 941.2 km
Return-cycle span 1882.4 km
Traversal time 767 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 471.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.63722, 31.72528
Midpoint -29.15916, 31.53636
End -31.63781, 29.37825
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Questions 9
How far is Vlakbult from Matonjana? +
Vlakbult is about 941.2 km from Matonjana by road.
How long does it take from Vlakbult to Matonjana? +
The drive usually takes about 767 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vlakbult to Matonjana 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 Vlakbult to Matonjana? +
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 Vlakbult to Matonjana? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,894.06 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,901.52 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,892.03 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,982.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vlakbult to Matonjana? +
Yes. There are 28 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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