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Distance from Thornhill to Van Stadens Pass

Thornhill to Van Stadens Pass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 400.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 19 min.

N Thornhill → Van Stadens Pass
Road distance
400.0 km
248.6 mi • 216.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
251.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 19 min
Return: 10 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R669.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R672.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R745.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R752.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R883.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R887.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R984.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R992.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,162.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,168.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,295.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,305.58
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Van Stadens Pass
12.1°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.8°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
5%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 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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400.0 km 5 hrs 19 min
Start Thornhill
Finish Van Stadens Pass
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left
    0.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    6.2 km
  11. Continue slight right
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left
    33.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Grey Street
    75.6 km
  15. Turn left
    193.4 km
  16. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  19. Merge slight right
    37.1 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Van Stadens Pass
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Cape Road
    5.1 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 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
200.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Thornhill → Van Stadens Pass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Thornhill
Destination area Arrival
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Thornhill → Van Stadens Pass
Thornhill Origin postcode
Not available
Van Stadens Pass 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 Similar distance
27.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
161.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
221.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Van Stadens Pass → Thornhill
Thornhill ↔ Van Stadens Pass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278
Midpoint
200.1 km
Total: 400.0 km
Midpoint 200.1 km
400.0 km 5 hrs 19 min
Destination Van Stadens Pass -33.91053, 25.18105

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 400.0 km
Return-cycle span 800.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 200.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.98056, 26.59278
Midpoint -32.76710, 25.80052
End -33.91053, 25.18105
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Van Stadens Pass
2
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Questions 9
How far is Thornhill from Van Stadens Pass? +
Thornhill is about 400.0 km from Van Stadens Pass by road.
How long does it take from Thornhill to Van Stadens Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Thornhill to Van Stadens Pass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Thornhill to Van Stadens Pass? +
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 Thornhill to Van Stadens Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R669.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R672.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R745.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R752.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Thornhill to Van Stadens Pass? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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
Thornhill
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern 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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 27.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 161.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 221.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 107.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 123.6 km

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