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Distance from Caen to Plumstead

Caen to Plumstead is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 744.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Caen → Plumstead
Road distance
744.7 km
M17 M5 M68
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
648.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 54 min
Start point
Caen Road
End point
Stella Road
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
534 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,246.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,252.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,388.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,400.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,644.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,652.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,832.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,847.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,164.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,174.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,411.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,430.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
267° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
87° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9651, 25.5163
End coords Destination point
-34.0200, 18.4772
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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744.7 km 8 hrs 54 min
Start Caen
Finish Plumstead
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Caen Road
    0.1 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bordeaux Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Bordeaux Avenue
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Circular Drive
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kragga Kamma Road
    0.8 km
  6. Turn left onto Samantha Way
    1.1 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight left
    186.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    1.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    4.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    3.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  24. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    290.3 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Jan Smuts Drive
    0.1 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Athlone
    0.3 km
  28. Go straight onto Jan Smuts Drive
    1.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.1 km
  30. Take the ramp left towards M5: Milnerton
    0.5 km
  31. Merge slight right onto Kromboom Parkway
    5.3 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork towards M68: Ottery Road
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Ottery Road
    0.4 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left onto Churchill Road
    0.4 km
  36. Turn right onto Southfield Road
    0.5 km
  37. Turn left onto Stella Road
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive.
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 ↩ Plumstead → Caen Caen to Johannesburg Caen to Pretoria Caen to Cape Town Caen to Durban Johannesburg to Plumstead Pretoria to Plumstead Cape Town to Plumstead
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
371.9 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 27 min • 4 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Plumstead
07:24 – 18:00
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,113.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,276.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Caen Start: Caen Road -33.96507, 25.51633
Midpoint
371.9 km
Total: 744.7 km
Midpoint 371.9 km
744.7 km 8 hrs 54 min
Destination Plumstead End: Stella Road -34.02000, 18.47722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 744.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,489.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 371.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96507, 25.51633
Midpoint -34.17867, 21.94786
End -34.02000, 18.47722
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Plumstead
2
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Plumstead
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Plumstead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Plumstead
3
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Questions 9
How far is Caen from Plumstead? +
Caen is about 744.7 km from Plumstead by road.
How long does it take from Caen to Plumstead? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Caen to Plumstead 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 Caen to Plumstead? +
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 Caen to Plumstead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,246.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,252.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,388.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,400.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Caen to Plumstead? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Samantha Way
From Caen To Plumstead
: George
From Caen To Plumstead
Mossel Bay
From Caen To Plumstead
Cape Town
From Caen To Plumstead
: Athlone
From Caen To Plumstead
: Milnerton
From Caen To Plumstead
Cape Town CBD
From Caen To Plumstead
Muizenberg
From Caen To Plumstead
Kromboom Parkway
From Caen To Plumstead

Route Locations

Start area
Caen, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Plumstead, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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