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Distance from Zonnebloem to Hillcrest

Zonnebloem to Hillcrest is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,609.0 km in roughly 17 hrs 52 min.

N Zonnebloem → Hillcrest
Road distance
1,609.0 km
999.8 mi • 868.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,251.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 52 min
Return: 35 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,693.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,706.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,000.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,024.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,553.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,570.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,958.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,990.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,676.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,698.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,209.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,251.28
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Hillcrest
13.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.1°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,609.0 km 17 hrs 52 min
Start Zonnebloem
Finish Hillcrest
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Hanover Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Searle Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Upper Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Queens Road
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Sussex Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    460.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    66.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest
    1.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M46: Shongweni
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Kassier Road
    3.4 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    1.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Nqutu Road
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
804.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 56 min • 8 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Zonnebloem → Hillcrest
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Hillcrest
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Zonnebloem → Hillcrest
Zonnebloem Origin postcode
Not available
Hillcrest Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,236.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,370.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,315.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hillcrest → Zonnebloem
Zonnebloem ↔ Hillcrest
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zonnebloem -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint
804.4 km
Total: 1,609.0 km
Midpoint 804.4 km
1,609.0 km 17 hrs 52 min
Destination Hillcrest -29.77556, 30.76556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,609.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,217.9 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 804.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint -30.61960, 25.35361
End -29.77556, 30.76556
Destination services

Available in Hillcrest

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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 Hillcrest
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Hillcrest
1
  • PEP
    141 Inanda Road, Pinetown, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Hillcrest
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hillcrest
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Hillcrest
1
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Questions 9
How far is Zonnebloem from Hillcrest? +
Zonnebloem is about 1,609.0 km from Hillcrest by road.
How long does it take from Zonnebloem to Hillcrest? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zonnebloem to Hillcrest 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 Zonnebloem to Hillcrest? +
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 Zonnebloem to Hillcrest? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,693.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,706.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,000.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,024.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zonnebloem to Hillcrest? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Towns along the route

FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Zonnebloem To Hillcrest
: Johannesburg
From Zonnebloem To Hillcrest
: Senekal
From Zonnebloem To Hillcrest
Theunissen
From Zonnebloem To Hillcrest
Durban
From Zonnebloem To Hillcrest
: Shongweni
From Zonnebloem To Hillcrest
Assagay
From Zonnebloem To Hillcrest
Hillcrest()
From Zonnebloem To Hillcrest

Route Locations

Start area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hillcrest
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,236.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,370.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,315.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,332.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,430.4 km

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