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Distance from 1 to Dn6 Alexandria

N 1 → Dn6 Alexandria
Road distance
829.6 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R72
1 to Dn6 Alexandria is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 829.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
689.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 49 min
End point
Scheepers Street
Return: 19 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
589 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,622.23
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,624.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,615.66
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,672.40
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,140.44
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,142.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,131.78
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,206.64
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,816.37
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,819.49
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,804.97
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,903.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
91° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
271° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7978, 18.9535
End coords Destination point
-33.6531, 26.4094
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
1 → Dn6 Alexandria
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Car
829.6 km
9 hrs 49 min
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Two-wheeler
829.6 km
~12 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Supermarkets Near 1

Pick n Pay

13 Main Road, Franschhoek, 7690, Western Cape 19 km from start
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Supermarkets Near 1

Woolworths

Huguenot Road 20 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after 1

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 96 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after 1

Oumeul Bakkery

27 Main Road 97 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Riversdale 214 km from start
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Fuel stations Around halfway

Shell

Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape 293 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Familie Geheimpies

Wild Oats Market N2, Sedgefield 354 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Garden of Aidan

Wild Oats Farmers Market N2, Sedgefield 354 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Treats by Louisa

Mosaic Market N2, Sedgefield 354 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

6573, Western Cape 356 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Dn6 Alexandria

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571 378 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Dn6 Alexandria

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 378 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Dn6 Alexandria

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 379 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Dn6 Alexandria

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 407 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Dn6 Alexandria

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 409 km from start
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829.6 km 9 hrs 49 min
Start 1
Finish Dn6 Alexandria
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 1 to Dn6 Alexandria via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from 1 to Dn6 Alexandria via R72
    Provincial road route R72
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    23.6 km
  6. Continue left onto Lambrechts Road
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Lambrechts Road
    24.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Draaiberg Road
    10.1 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    19.3 km
  11. Turn left
    283.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    10.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    5.8 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  22. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  23. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    1.5 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    276.1 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  30. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right
    48.9 km
  33. Turn left onto Scheepers Street
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Dn6 Alexandria → 1 1 to Johannesburg 1 to Pretoria 1 to Cape Town 1 to Durban Johannesburg to Dn6 Alexandria Pretoria to Dn6 Alexandria Cape Town to Dn6 Alexandria
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Halfway point
414.3 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
138.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dn6 Alexandria
07:13 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,467.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R165.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,650.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1 -33.79778, 18.95351
Midpoint
414.3 km
Total: 829.6 km
Midpoint 414.3 km
829.6 km 9 hrs 49 min
Destination Dn6 Alexandria End: Scheepers Street -33.65306, 26.40944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 829.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,659.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 414.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.79778, 18.95351
Midpoint -33.98556, 22.50862
End -33.65306, 26.40944
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is 1 from Dn6 Alexandria? +
1 is about 829.6 km from Dn6 Alexandria by road.
How long does it take from 1 to Dn6 Alexandria? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1 to Dn6 Alexandria 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 1 to Dn6 Alexandria? +
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 1 to Dn6 Alexandria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,669.42 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,675.99 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,667.63 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,747.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1 to Dn6 Alexandria? +
Yes. There are 3 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

: George
From 1 To Dn6 Alexandria
Port Elizabeth
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: Knysna
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: Grahamstown
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: Port Alfred
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