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Distance from Gariep Dam to Smithfield

Gariep Dam to Smithfield is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 3 min.

N Gariep Dam → Smithfield
Road distance
120.7 km
75.0 mi • 65.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
107.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 3 min
Return: 4 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R226.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R297.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R350.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R352.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R390.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R394.05
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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120.7 km 2 hrs 3 min
Start Gariep Dam
Finish Smithfield
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northwest on Tinktinkie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Jangroentjie Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto R701
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right onto R701
    78.0 km
  5. Turn left onto R701
    36.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Rascher Street, N6, R701
    1.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Brand Street
    0.5 km
  8. Arrive at Brand Street, on the left
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 1 min • 1 hr 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gariep Dam → Smithfield
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Gariep Dam
Destination area Arrival
Smithfield
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gariep Dam → Smithfield
Gariep Dam Origin postcode
Not available
Smithfield Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Welkom
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
14.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
22.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
8.5 km
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Smithfield → Gariep Dam
Gariep Dam ↔ Smithfield
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gariep Dam -30.59306, 25.49250
Midpoint
60.4 km
Total: 120.7 km
Midpoint 60.4 km
120.7 km 2 hrs 3 min
Destination Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 120.7 km
Return-cycle span 241.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.59306, 25.49250
Midpoint -30.46770, 26.04425
End -30.21722, 26.53028
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How far is Gariep Dam from Smithfield? +
Gariep Dam is about 120.7 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Gariep Dam to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gariep Dam to Smithfield in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gariep Dam 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 Gariep Dam to Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R202.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R203.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R225.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R226.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gariep Dam to Smithfield? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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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Route Locations

Start area
Gariep Dam
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.

Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 14.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 22.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 8.5 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 20.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 57.8 km

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