Distance from Blue Downs to Berea

N Blue Downs → Berea

Road distance

1,014.9 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R72

Blue Downs to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,014.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

862.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 11 min

Start point

Victoria Road

End point

Baynes Street

Return: 24 hrs 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

731 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,984.70

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,986.89

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

85° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

265° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0000, 18.6975

End coords Destination point

-32.9903, 27.9172

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Blue Downs Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Berea Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Blue Downs → Berea

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Car

1,014.9 km

12 hrs 11 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,014.9 km

~15 hrs 36 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 9 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → ELS (1 hr 43 min)
🚗 10 km from East London Airport
↑ 8 hrs 37 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Blue Downs

Finish Berea

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Blue Downs to Berea via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Blue Downs to Berea via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Victoria Road

0.0 km
Continue right onto Victoria Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Vulcan Road

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Downs Way

1.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Forest Drive

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Spine Road

1.1 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: Somerset West

0.5 km
Merge slight right

351.8 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

235.3 km
Turn left onto Oxford Street

2.6 km
Turn right onto Lukin Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Pearce Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Latimer Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Winkley Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Baynes Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

506.9 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 5 min • 6 hrs 5 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

73.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

168.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

54.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Berea

07:08 – 17:07

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 36 min

SunriseDawn break

07:08

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,242.38

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.30

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R202.98

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,465.66

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (49)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Blue Downs Start: Victoria Road -34.00000, 18.69750

Midpoint

506.9 km

Total: 1,014.9 km

Midpoint 506.9 km

1,014.9 km 12 hrs 11 min

Destination Berea End: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 1,014.9 km

Return-cycle span 2,029.8 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 42

Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 506.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00000, 18.69750

Midpoint -33.98013, 23.43581

End -32.99028, 27.91722

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Questions 9

How far is Blue Downs from Berea? +

Blue Downs is about 1,014.9 km from Berea by road.

How long does it take from Blue Downs to Berea? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs to Berea 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 Blue Downs to Berea? +

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 Blue Downs to Berea? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,042.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,050.47 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,040.24 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,138.16 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs to Berea? +

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

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