Distance from Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent

N Cape Town R561 → Bee Eater Crescent

Road distance

1,398.8 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R550 / R59

Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,398.8 km in roughly 15 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,259.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 21 min

Start point

Paddock Avenue

End point

Bee-Eater Crescent

Return: 30 hrs 43 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

921 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 6 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,814.93

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,826.01

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

51° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

231° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9288, 18.4172

End coords Destination point

-26.3867, 28.2007

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 Cape Town R561 Fair View Forecast → 21 °C Bee Eater Crescent Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cape Town R561 → Bee Eater Crescent

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Car

1,398.8 km

15 hrs 21 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,398.8 km

~21 hrs 31 min

65 km/h avg

✈ CPT → JNB (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 28 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 11 hrs 18 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Cape Town R561

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 0 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

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Hotel Near Cape Town R561

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 0 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

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Hotel Approaching Bee Eater Crescent

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 911 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 911 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Bee Eater Crescent

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 911 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 911 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cape Town R561

Finish Bee Eater Crescent

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent via R59 and R550

Provincial road routes R59R550
Head on Paddock Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Plein Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Darling Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

461.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

843.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys

0.5 km
Turn right

71.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R550: Nigel

0.7 km
Turn right

9.5 km
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

1.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

1.9 km
Turn right onto Rivett Carnett Street

1.8 km
Turn left

1.4 km
Turn right onto Pied Crow Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Barbet Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Bee-Eater Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 7

Known total R425.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

699.6 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 40 min • 7 hrs 40 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

232.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bee Eater Crescent

06:52 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 29 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 42 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,846.95

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.98

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R279.76

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,154.68

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

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 Cape Town R561 Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint

699.6 km

Total: 1,398.8 km

Midpoint 699.6 km

1,398.8 km 15 hrs 21 min

Destination Bee Eater Crescent End: Bee-Eater Crescent -26.38675, 28.20072

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,398.8 km

Return-cycle span 2,797.6 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 21 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 699.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722

Midpoint -31.09141, 24.41619

End -26.38675, 28.20072

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Questions 9

How far is Cape Town R561 from Bee Eater Crescent? +

Cape Town R561 is about 1,398.8 km from Bee Eater Crescent by road.

How long does it take from Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent 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 Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent? +

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 Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,814.93 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,826.01 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,811.91 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,946.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cape Town R561 to Bee Eater Crescent? +

Yes. There are 7 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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