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Distance from Theunissen to Phoenix

Theunissen to Phoenix is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 572.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 51 min.

N Theunissen → Phoenix
Road distance
572.4 km
355.7 mi • 309.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
442.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 51 min
Return: 13 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R958.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R962.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,067.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,076.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,264.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,270.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,408.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,419.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,663.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,671.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,853.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,868.15
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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572.4 km 6 hrs 51 min
Start Theunissen
Finish Phoenix
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    51.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    15.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt. Edgecombe
    1.1 km
  14. Merge slight right
    2.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway
    3.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 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 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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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 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
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
286.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 25 min • 3 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Theunissen → Phoenix
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Theunissen
Destination area Arrival
Phoenix
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Theunissen → Phoenix
Theunissen Origin postcode
Not available
Phoenix 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
279.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
199.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
296.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Phoenix → Theunissen
Theunissen ↔ Phoenix
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
286.2 km
Total: 572.4 km
Midpoint 286.2 km
572.4 km 6 hrs 51 min
Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 572.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,144.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 286.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.36645, 29.34980
End -29.70156, 31.00722
Destination services

Available in Phoenix

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Phoenix
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Phoenix
1
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from Phoenix? +
Theunissen is about 572.4 km from Phoenix by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to Phoenix? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen to Phoenix 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 Theunissen to Phoenix? +
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 Theunissen to Phoenix? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R958.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R962.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,067.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,076.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to Phoenix? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Phoenix
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: 279.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 199.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 296.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 333.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 393.8 km

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