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Distance from Richmond to Zonnebloem

Richmond to Zonnebloem is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 641.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 10 min.

N Richmond → Zonnebloem
Road distance
641.2 km
398.4 mi • 346.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
586.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 10 min
Return: 14 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,073.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,078.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,195.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,205.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,416.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,422.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,577.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,590.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,863.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,872.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,075.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,092.55
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Zonnebloem
15.0°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.5°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
80%
Wind 10m wind speed
23 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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641.2 km 7 hrs 10 min
Start Richmond
Finish Zonnebloem
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    177.7 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    72.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M176: Lower Church Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue slight left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Newmarket Street
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Nelson Street
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Chapel Street
    0.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Russell Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Russell Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Hanover Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  17. 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.
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
320.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richmond → Zonnebloem
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richmond
Destination area Arrival
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richmond → Zonnebloem
Richmond Origin postcode
Not available
Zonnebloem 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
268.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
402.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
348.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Zonnebloem → Richmond
Richmond ↔ Zonnebloem
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Richmond to Pretoria Related trip
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Richmond to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
320.4 km
Total: 641.2 km
Midpoint 320.4 km
641.2 km 7 hrs 10 min
Destination Zonnebloem -33.93255, 18.43505

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 641.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,282.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 320.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -33.10141, 21.46161
End -33.93255, 18.43505
Destination services

Available in Zonnebloem

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Astron Energy
    307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Zonnebloem
6
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Zonnebloem? +
Richmond is about 641.2 km from Zonnebloem by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Zonnebloem? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Zonnebloem 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 Richmond to Zonnebloem? +
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 Richmond to Zonnebloem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,073.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,078.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,195.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,205.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Zonnebloem? +
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

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From Richmond To Zonnebloem

Route Locations

Start area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
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: 268.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 402.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 348.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 364.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 462.6 km

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