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Distance from Central to Coast

Central to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 912.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 55 min.

N Central → Coast
Road distance
912.3 km
N1 N12 N7 N9 R102 R328 R363 R43 R44 R46 R60 R62
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
662.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 55 min
Start point
Havelock Street
Return: 21 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
655 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,527.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,534.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,701.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,715.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,015.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,024.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,244.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,262.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,651.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,663.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,953.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,977.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
287° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
107° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9630, 25.6144
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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912.3 km 656 min
Start Central
Finish Coast
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head east on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Lawrence Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Russell Road, R102
    0.4 km
  4. Keep right
    0.2 km
  5. Keep left
    4.6 km
  6. Keep left
    103.1 km
  7. Keep left
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto R62
    154.5 km
  9. Turn left onto N9, R62
    70.6 km
  10. Turn sharp right onto N12, R62
    34.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street, R62, R328
    98.1 km
  12. Turn left onto R62
    163.3 km
  13. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue, R60
    0.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Avenue, R60
    44.9 km
  15. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Robertson Street, R60
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Robertson Street, R60
    2.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Durban Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  19. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto N1
    3.9 km
  22. Turn right onto R43
    31.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  24. Turn left onto R46
    20.2 km
  25. Turn right onto R44
    36.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    31.8 km
  27. Turn right onto N7
    82.8 km
  28. Turn right
    1.0 km
  29. Turn right
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left
    0.4 km
  31. Turn left onto Old Road to Klawer, R363
    6.3 km
  32. Turn right
    3.4 km
  33. Turn right
    5.4 km
  34. Keep right
    2.7 km
  35. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Coast → Central Central to Johannesburg Central to Pretoria Central to Cape Town Central to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
456.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 27 min • 5 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
65.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
151.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:16 – 18:06
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
07:16
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,813.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R182.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,014.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Central Start: Havelock Street -33.96297, 25.61435
Midpoint
456.2 km
Total: 912.3 km
Midpoint 456.2 km
912.3 km 656 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 912.3 km
Return-cycle span 1824.6 km
Traversal time 656 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 456.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96297, 25.61435
Midpoint -33.51600, 21.35935
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Central from Coast? +
Central is about 912.3 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Central to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 656 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Central 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 Central 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 Central to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,527.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,534.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,701.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,715.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Central to Coast? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Central
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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