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Distance from A51 to Coast

A51 to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,590.2 km in roughly 20 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A51 → Coast
Road distance
1,590.2 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,277.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
54
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 56 min
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1256 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,661.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,674.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,965.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,989.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,512.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,528.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,912.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,944.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,621.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,643.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,148.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,190.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6836, 30.5431
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,590.2 km 20 hrs 56 min
Start A51
Finish Coast
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right
    3.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right
    3.1 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    56.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  19. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  21. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    299.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  29. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  31. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    245.3 km
  36. Turn right
    146.3 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  38. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    6.7 km
  39. Continue straight
    214.8 km
  40. Continue straight
    21.5 km
  41. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  42. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  43. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  44. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  45. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  46. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  47. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  48. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  49. Turn left
    27.8 km
  50. Turn left
    32.7 km
  51. Turn left
    3.4 km
  52. Turn right
    5.4 km
  53. Turn right
    2.7 km
  54. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Coast → A51 A51 to Johannesburg A51 to Pretoria A51 to Cape Town A51 to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
795.0 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 28 min • 10 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
114.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
264.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
85.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:20 – 18:01
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,647.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R318.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,996.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A51 -26.68361, 30.54307
Midpoint
795.0 km
Total: 1,590.2 km
Midpoint 795.0 km
1,590.2 km 20 hrs 56 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,590.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,180.4 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 54
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 795.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68361, 30.54307
Midpoint -29.06096, 24.61337
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is A51 from Coast? +
A51 is about 1,590.2 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from A51 to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A51 to Coast 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 A51 to Coast? +
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 A51 to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,661.99 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,674.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,965.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,989.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A51 to Coast? +
Yes. There are 22 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

ern Bypass
From A51 To Coast
Bishops
From A51 To Coast

Route Locations

Start area
A51, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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