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Distance from Cliff to Faraday Boulevard

Cliff to Faraday Boulevard is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 487.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cliff → Faraday Boulevard
Road distance
487.0 km
N3 R28 R51 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
372.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
End point
Faraday Boulevard
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
396 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R929.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R933.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,132.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,139.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,226.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,232.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,494.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,503.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,614.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,621.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,966.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,978.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5298, 29.8386
End coords Destination point
-26.6851, 27.8296
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

487.0 km 6 hrs 36 min
Start Cliff
Finish Faraday Boulevard
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    6.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Impendla Road
    19.0 km
  3. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left
    5.6 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    133.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    210.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  15. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    1.5 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Potchefstroom
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right onto Boy Louw Street
    2.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Theunis Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Mareka Street
    6.2 km
  25. Turn left onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    1.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Faraday Boulevard
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Faraday Boulevard
    0.7 km
  28. Continue make a U-turn onto Faraday Boulevard
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Faraday Boulevard → Cliff Cliff to Johannesburg Cliff to Pretoria Cliff to Cape Town Cliff to Durban Johannesburg to Faraday Boulevard Pretoria to Faraday Boulevard Cape Town to Faraday Boulevard
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
243.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Faraday Boulevard
06:38 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,035.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,142.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861
Midpoint
243.8 km
Total: 487.0 km
Midpoint 243.8 km
487.0 km 6 hrs 36 min
Destination Faraday Boulevard End: Faraday Boulevard -26.68513, 27.82958

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 487.0 km
Return-cycle span 974.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 243.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52981, 29.83861
Midpoint -28.21360, 29.10161
End -26.68513, 27.82958
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Faraday Boulevard
2
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Faraday Boulevard
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Faraday Boulevard
3
  • Shell
    121 Golden Highway, 1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1804, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Faraday Boulevard
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Faraday Boulevard
1
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Questions 9
How far is Cliff from Faraday Boulevard? +
Cliff is about 487.0 km from Faraday Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Cliff to Faraday Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cliff to Faraday Boulevard in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cliff to Faraday Boulevard? +
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 Cliff to Faraday Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R929.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R933.73 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,132.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,139.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cliff to Faraday Boulevard? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Balfour
From Cliff To Faraday Boulevard
Vereeniging
From Cliff To Faraday Boulevard
: Potchefstroom
From Cliff To Faraday Boulevard
Sebokeng
From Cliff To Faraday Boulevard
Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
From Cliff To Faraday Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Faraday Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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