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Distance from Zonnebloem to Shell Select 9462 Free State

N Zonnebloem → Shell Select 9462 Free State
Road distance
1,174.6 km
R700
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,034.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 10 min
Start point
Vogelgezang Street
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
790 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,242.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,252.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,731.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,748.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,959.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,971.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,604.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,626.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,893.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,909.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,742.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,771.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9325, 18.4350
End coords Destination point
-27.9662, 26.7649
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Zonnebloem to Shell Select 9462 Free State is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,174.6 km in roughly 13 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Zonnebloem → Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Car
1,174.6 km
13 hrs 10 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,174.6 km
~18 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,175 km
↑ 8 hrs 50 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 20 min
With airport
~4 hrs 20 min
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1,174.6 km 13 hrs 10 min
Start Zonnebloem
Finish Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    544.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left
    89.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  25. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.8 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.0 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.4 km
  30. Turn left
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Shell Select 9462 Free State → Zonnebloem Zonnebloem to Johannesburg Zonnebloem to Pretoria Zonnebloem to Cape Town Zonnebloem to Durban Johannesburg to Shell Select 9462 Free State Pretoria to Shell Select 9462 Free State Cape Town to Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Halfway point
587.4 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 35 min • 6 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
195.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Shell Select 9462 Free State
06:45 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,909.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R234.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,168.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zonnebloem Start: Vogelgezang Street -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint
587.4 km
Total: 1,174.6 km
Midpoint 587.4 km
1,174.6 km 13 hrs 10 min
Destination Shell Select 9462 Free State -27.96622, 26.76486

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,174.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,349.2 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 587.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint -31.64519, 23.48608
End -27.96622, 26.76486
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 9462 Free State
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 9462 Free State
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 9462 Free State
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Shell Select 9462 Free State
2
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Questions 9
How far is Zonnebloem from Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
Zonnebloem is about 1,174.6 km from Shell Select 9462 Free State by road.
How long does it take from Zonnebloem to Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zonnebloem to Shell Select 9462 Free State 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 Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
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 Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,242.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,252.16 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,731.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,748.59 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zonnebloem to Shell Select 9462 Free State? +
Yes. There are 4 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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
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Stateway
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Route Locations

Start area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 9462 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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