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Distance from Charleroi to Calais

Charleroi to Calais is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 747.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Charleroi → Calais
Road distance
747.4 km
R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
654.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 59 min
Start point
Charleroi Street
End point
Calais Road
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
539 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,251.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,257.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,393.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,405.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,650.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,658.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,839.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,854.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,172.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,182.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,419.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,439.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9466, 25.4916
End coords Destination point
-33.9137, 18.3954
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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747.4 km 8 hrs 59 min
Start Charleroi
Finish Calais
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Charleroi Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Avondale Road
    1.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kabega Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Frikkie Kotze Drive
    0.4 km
  5. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  6. Go straight onto Samantha Way
    0.3 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
    296.0 km
  26. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    3.0 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  28. Go straight onto Strand Street
    2.2 km
  29. Turn left onto Ocean View Drive
    0.6 km
  30. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  31. Continue straight onto Glengariff Road
    0.2 km
  32. Turn sharp left onto Battery Crescent
    0.3 km
  33. Turn left onto Main Drive
    0.0 km
  34. Turn right onto Upper Rhine Road
    0.1 km
  35. Turn left onto Calais Road
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
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 ↩ Calais → Charleroi Charleroi to Johannesburg Charleroi to Pretoria Charleroi to Cape Town Charleroi to Durban Johannesburg to Calais Pretoria to Calais Cape Town to Calais
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
373.2 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 29 min • 4 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
124.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Calais
07:23 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,124.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R149.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,288.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Charleroi Start: Charleroi Street -33.94663, 25.49161
Midpoint
373.2 km
Total: 747.4 km
Midpoint 373.2 km
747.4 km 8 hrs 59 min
Destination Calais End: Calais Road -33.91366, 18.39544

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 747.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,494.9 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 373.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94663, 25.49161
Midpoint -34.17815, 21.92987
End -33.91366, 18.39544
Destination services

Available in Calais

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Calais
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
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Questions 9
How far is Charleroi from Calais? +
Charleroi is about 747.4 km from Calais by road.
How long does it take from Charleroi to Calais? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Charleroi to Calais 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 Charleroi to Calais? +
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 Charleroi to Calais? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,251.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,257.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,393.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,405.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Charleroi to Calais? +
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 Charleroi To Calais
: George
From Charleroi To Calais
Mossel Bay
From Charleroi To Calais
Cape Town
From Charleroi To Calais
Waterfront
From Charleroi To Calais
CTICC
From Charleroi To Calais
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Charleroi To Calais
Battery Crescent
From Charleroi To Calais

Route Locations

Start area
Charleroi, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Calais, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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