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Distance from Ballito to Worcester

N Ballito → Worcester
Road distance
1,568.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N2 / N3 / N5
Ballito to Worcester is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,568.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 19 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,203.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 19 min
End point
Russell Street
Return: 34 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1039 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,067.15
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,070.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,054.73
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,162.01
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,046.93
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,051.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,030.54
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,172.10
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,324.91
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,330.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,303.35
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,489.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5439, 31.2145
End coords Destination point
-33.6462, 19.4459
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Ballito Fair View Forecast → 12 °C Worcester Rain View Forecast →
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Ballito → Worcester
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Car
1,568.5 km
17 hrs 19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,568.5 km
~24 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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1,568.5 km 17 hrs 19 min
Start Ballito
Finish Worcester
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Ballito to Worcester via N2 and N3 and N5 and N1
    National highway route N2N3N5N1
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Reg Fripp Place
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn slight left onto Compensation Beach Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Hawkins Road
    0.3 km
  7. Continue right onto Minerva Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    1.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ballito Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Ballito Drive
    0.9 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  21. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  22. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  23. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  24. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  25. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Donkin Street
    353.2 km
  28. Turn left onto High Street
    3.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R931.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
784.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 39 min • 8 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
112.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
260.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
84.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Worcester
07:38 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:39
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,556.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R313.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,901.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ballito -29.54386, 31.21452
Midpoint
784.2 km
Total: 1,568.5 km
Midpoint 784.2 km
1,568.5 km 17 hrs 19 min
Destination Worcester End: Russell Street -33.64624, 19.44593

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,568.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,136.9 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 784.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.54386, 31.21452
Midpoint -30.00866, 25.80506
End -33.64624, 19.44593
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Questions 9
How far is Ballito from Worcester? +
Ballito is about 1,568.5 km from Worcester by road.
How long does it take from Ballito to Worcester? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ballito to Worcester 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 Ballito to Worcester? +
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 Ballito to Worcester? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,067.15 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,070.54 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,054.73 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,162.01 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ballito to Worcester? +
Yes. There are 24 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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Reg Fripp Place
From Ballito To Worcester
: Durban
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: Pietermaritzburg
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Johannesburg
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: Harrismith
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Bethlehem
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: Bloemfontein
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: Cape Town
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