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Distance from The Parade to Zonnebloem

The Parade to Zonnebloem is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,409.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N The Parade → Zonnebloem
Road distance
1,409.4 km
875.8 mi • 760.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,268.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 15 min
Return: 30 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,359.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,370.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,628.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,649.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,113.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,127.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,467.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,496.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,096.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,115.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,563.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,600.00
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,409.4 km 15 hrs 15 min
Start The Parade
Finish Zonnebloem
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  1. Head on The Parade
    0.0 km
  2. Continue left onto The Parade
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Kloof Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Road
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right towards N3
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    5.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    72.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M176: Lower Church Street
    0.2 km
  13. Continue slight left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Newmarket Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Nelson Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Chapel Street
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Russell Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Russell Street
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Hanover Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 19
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
705.0 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 37 min • 7 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
The Parade → Zonnebloem
Gauteng to Western Cape
Start area Origin
The Parade, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
The Parade → Zonnebloem
The Parade Origin postcode
Not available
Zonnebloem Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,037.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,116.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,133.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Zonnebloem → The Parade
The Parade ↔ Zonnebloem
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin The Parade -26.18602, 28.13155
Midpoint
705.0 km
Total: 1,409.4 km
Midpoint 705.0 km
1,409.4 km 15 hrs 15 min
Destination Zonnebloem -33.93255, 18.43505

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,409.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,818.8 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 705.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18602, 28.13155
Midpoint -31.05945, 24.47095
End -33.93255, 18.43505
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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 The Parade from Zonnebloem? +
The Parade is about 1,409.4 km from Zonnebloem by road.
How long does it take from The Parade to Zonnebloem? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from The Parade 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 The Parade 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 The Parade to Zonnebloem? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,359.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,370.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,628.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,649.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from The Parade to Zonnebloem? +
Yes. There are 19 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Germiston
From The Parade To Zonnebloem
ern Bypass
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: Cape Town
From The Parade To Zonnebloem

Route Locations

Start area
The Parade, Gauteng
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: 1,037.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,116.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,133.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,170.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,247.9 km

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