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Distance from Willows to Die Rand

N Willows → Die Rand
Road distance
564.2 km
Willows to Die Rand is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 564.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 34 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
488.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 34 min
Start point
Park Road
End point
Borcherd Street
Return: 13 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
394 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,135.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,139.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,134.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,188.52
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,497.98
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,503.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,496.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,568.19
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,971.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,978.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,968.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,063.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
278° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
98° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1206, 26.2058
End coords Destination point
-28.4458, 21.2495
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 9 °C Willows Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Die Rand Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Willows → Die Rand
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Car
564.2 km
6 hrs 34 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
564.2 km
~8 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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~3 hrs 30 min
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Places from Willows to Die Rand

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Convenience store 0.5 km

Quickshop

Upington
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Fuel stations 0.5 km

Engen

Upington
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Supermarkets 0.8 km

Checkers

Upington, 8801, Northern Cape
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Supermarkets 0.9 km

Pick n Pay

Upington, 8801, Free State
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Car services 0.9 km

Zelco Motors

Schroder Street
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Government offices 1.1 km

Cogsta

52-54 River Street, 8800
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Schools & education 1.2 km

Oranje Noord Primary School

Upington, 8800, Northern Cape
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Clothing & fashion 1.5 km

Stone Art

16 Soutpan Street
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Car services 1.7 km

Safari Centre 4x4 Store

15 Le Roux Street
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Supermarkets 1.8 km

Shoprite

Upington, 8800, Northern Cape
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Laerskool Franciscus

Upington, 8801, Northern Cape
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Professional services 2.8 km

Asquith McGregor Design Studio CC

80 Wildebees Street, Upington, 8801
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Schools & education 3.0 km

Vela-Langa Primary School

Upington, 8800, Northern Cape
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Schools & education 3.4 km

Upington, 8801, Northern Cape
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Schools & education 3.6 km

Upington, 8801, Northern Cape
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Government offices 3.6 km

Department of Education: Z.F. Mgcawu District Office

2 J.G. Smith Street, Upington, 8801
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Schools & education 3.7 km

Paballelo High School

Upington, 8801, Northern Cape
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Schools & education 4.4 km

Upington, 8801, Northern Cape
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Schools & education 4.5 km

Simbruner Primary School

Upington, 8801, Northern Cape
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Route

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564.2 km 394 min
Start Willows
Finish Die Rand
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Park Road
    0.6 km
  2. Turn left onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  5. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Le Roux Street
    1.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Borcherd Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Borcherd Street
    0.3 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Die Rand → Willows Willows to Johannesburg Willows to Pretoria Willows to Cape Town Willows to Durban Johannesburg to Die Rand Pretoria to Die Rand Cape Town to Die Rand
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
281.8 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
40.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
93.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Die Rand
07:22 – 17:45
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:34
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,358.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R112.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,482.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Willows Start: Park Road -29.12056, 26.20583
Midpoint
281.8 km
Total: 564.2 km
Midpoint 281.8 km
564.2 km 394 min
Destination Die Rand End: Borcherd Street -28.44584, 21.24946

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 564.2 km
Return-cycle span 1128.4 km
Traversal time 394 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 281.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.12056, 26.20583
Midpoint -28.81974, 23.55091
End -28.44584, 21.24946
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Willows from Die Rand? +
Willows is about 564.2 km from Die Rand by road.
How long does it take from Willows to Die Rand? +
The drive usually takes about 394 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Willows to Die Rand 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 Willows to Die Rand? +
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 Willows to Die Rand? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,135.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,139.78 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,134.09 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,188.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Willows to Die Rand? +
No tollgates are 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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