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Distance from Zonnebloem to Smithfield

Zonnebloem to Smithfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 935.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 12 min.

N Zonnebloem → Smithfield
Road distance
935.8 km
581.5 mi • 505.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
867.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 12 min
Return: 22 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,566.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,573.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,745.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,759.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,067.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,076.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,302.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,321.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,719.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,732.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,029.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,054.32
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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935.8 km 11 hrs 12 min
Start Zonnebloem
Finish Smithfield
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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
    354.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right
    0.9 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Go straight
    78.1 km
  20. Turn left
    34.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Brand Street
    0.8 km
  23. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
467.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 36 min • 5 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Zonnebloem → Smithfield
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Smithfield
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Zonnebloem → Smithfield
Zonnebloem Origin postcode
Not available
Smithfield 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
563.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
697.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
642.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smithfield → Zonnebloem
Zonnebloem ↔ Smithfield
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zonnebloem -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint
467.6 km
Total: 935.8 km
Midpoint 467.6 km
935.8 km 11 hrs 12 min
Destination Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 935.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,871.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 467.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint -32.31919, 22.61887
End -30.21722, 26.53028
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Questions 9
How far is Zonnebloem from Smithfield? +
Zonnebloem is about 935.8 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Zonnebloem to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zonnebloem to Smithfield 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 Smithfield? +
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 Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,566.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,573.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,745.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,759.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zonnebloem to Smithfield? +
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 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 Smithfield
: Johannesburg
From Zonnebloem To Smithfield
Bethulie
From Zonnebloem To Smithfield
Gariep Dam
From Zonnebloem To Smithfield
Vanderstad
From Zonnebloem To Smithfield

Route Locations

Start area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smithfield
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: 563.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 697.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 642.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 659.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 757.3 km

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