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Distance from Clermont Fd to A 79

Clermont Fd to A 79 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,643.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Clermont Fd → A 79
Road distance
1,643.8 km
M16 M19 M3 M5 M64 M7 N1 N2 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,268.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 24 min
End point
the fork
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1104 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,751.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,764.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,065.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,090.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,630.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,647.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,044.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,077.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,777.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,799.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,321.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,364.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.7928, 30.9047
End coords Destination point
-34.1032, 18.4395
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,643.8 km 18 hrs 24 min
Start Clermont Fd
Finish A 79
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Albert Madikizela Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Clermont Road
    0.1 km
  4. Continue make a U-turn onto Clermont Road
    1.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Posselt Road
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Qashana Khuzwayo Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Otto Volek Road
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Otto Volek Road
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right towards M19
    0.3 km
  10. Continue slight left
    2.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    1.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  19. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  25. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  28. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  32. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    1.6 km
  34. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town
    0.2 km
  35. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town
    0.6 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive
    0.4 km
  37. Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive
    1.8 km
  38. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  39. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.7 km
  40. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  41. Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    9.1 km
  42. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.4 km
  43. Turn slight left towards M64: Noordhoek
    0.2 km
  44. Go straight onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.2 km
  45. Turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  46. Turn right
    0.5 km
  47. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  48. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ A 79 → Clermont Fd Clermont Fd to Johannesburg Clermont Fd to Pretoria Clermont Fd to Cape Town Clermont Fd to Durban Johannesburg to A 79 Pretoria to A 79 Cape Town to A 79
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
821.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 12 min • 9 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
118.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
273.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
88.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 79
07:24 – 18:01
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,871.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R328.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,232.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Clermont Fd -29.79278, 30.90472
Midpoint
821.8 km
Total: 1,643.8 km
Midpoint 821.8 km
1,643.8 km 18 hrs 24 min
Destination A 79 End: the fork -34.10324, 18.43953

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,643.8 km
Return-cycle span 3,287.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 821.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.79278, 30.90472
Midpoint -30.62075, 25.34493
End -34.10324, 18.43953
Destination services

Available in A 79

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

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 79
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around A 79
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around A 79
3
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around A 79
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around A 79
2
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Questions 9
How far is Clermont Fd from A 79? +
Clermont Fd is about 1,643.8 km from A 79 by road.
How long does it take from Clermont Fd to A 79? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Clermont Fd to A 79 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 Clermont Fd to A 79? +
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 Clermont Fd to A 79? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,751.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,764.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,065.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,090.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Clermont Fd to A 79? +
Yes. There are 21 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Clermont Fd To A 79
: Harrismith
From Clermont Fd To A 79
Bethlehem
From Clermont Fd To A 79
: Bloemfontein
From Clermont Fd To A 79
: Cape Town
From Clermont Fd To A 79
: Maitland
From Clermont Fd To A 79
Muizenberg
From Clermont Fd To A 79
Black River Parkway
From Clermont Fd To A 79
Liesbeek Parkway
From Clermont Fd To A 79
Settlers Way
From Clermont Fd To A 79

Route Locations

Start area
Clermont Fd, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 79, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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