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Distance from Phoenix to Theunissen

Phoenix to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 569.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 47 min.

N Phoenix → Theunissen
Road distance
569.7 km
354.0 mi • 307.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
442.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 47 min
Return: 13 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R953.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R958.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,062.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,070.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,258.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,264.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,401.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,413.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,655.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,663.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,844.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,859.24
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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569.7 km 6 hrs 47 min
Start Phoenix
Finish Theunissen
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Phoenix Highway
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Industrial Park Road
    1.2 km
  7. Turn left towards M25
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  9. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    4.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    9.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  21. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  23. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  26. Turn right
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
284.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 23 min • 3 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Phoenix → Theunissen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Phoenix
Destination area Arrival
Theunissen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Phoenix → Theunissen
Phoenix Origin postcode
Not available
Theunissen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
276.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
197.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
293.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Phoenix ↔ Theunissen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722
Midpoint
284.8 km
Total: 569.7 km
Midpoint 284.8 km
569.7 km 6 hrs 47 min
Destination Theunissen -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 569.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,139.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 284.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.70156, 31.00722
Midpoint -28.36845, 29.33840
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Phoenix from Theunissen? +
Phoenix is about 569.7 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Phoenix to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Phoenix to Theunissen 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 Phoenix to Theunissen? +
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 Phoenix to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R953.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R958.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,062.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,070.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Phoenix to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 16 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Phoenix
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 276.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 197.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 293.3 km
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