Distance from Cliff to Foreshore

N Cliff → Foreshore

Road distance

1,570.7 km

Highway dominant · M60 / N1 / N3 / N5

Cliff to Foreshore is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,570.7 km in roughly 17 hrs 57 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,182.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.33×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 57 min

End point

Old Marine Drive

Return: 54 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1077 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 57 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R2,999.18

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R3,011.62

See more fuel details from Cliff to Foreshore

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

243° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

63° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.5298, 29.8386

End coords Destination point

-33.9230, 18.4382

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 9 °C Cliff Fair View Forecast → 16 °C Foreshore Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Cliff → Foreshore

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Car

1,570.7 km

17 hrs 57 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,570.7 km

~24 hrs 9 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 14 hrs 48 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Foreshore

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Cliff and Foreshore.

131 places View all → Submit a place

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Shopping malls 0.5 km

145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925

View details → Woodstock

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Car services 0.5 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Cliff

Finish Foreshore

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Cliff to Foreshore via N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N3 N5 N1

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Directions from Cliff to Foreshore via M60

Metro arterial route M60

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

6.2 km
Turn left onto Impendla Road

19.0 km
Continue straight

16.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

1.2 km
Turn left

5.6 km
Take the ramp left towards N3

0.4 km
Merge slight right

133.2 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Old Marine Drive

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Marine Drive

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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 ↩ Foreshore → Cliff Cliff to Johannesburg Cliff to Pretoria Cliff to Cape Town Cliff to Durban Johannesburg to Foreshore Pretoria to Foreshore Cape Town to Foreshore

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

785.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 58 min • 8 hrs 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

113.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

261.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

84.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Foreshore

07:36 – 17:48

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 11 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 37 min

SunriseDawn break

07:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,565.57

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.41

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R314.14

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,911.12

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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 Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Midpoint

785.3 km

Total: 1,570.7 km

Midpoint 785.3 km

1,570.7 km 17 hrs 57 min

Destination Foreshore End: Old Marine Drive -33.92295, 18.43824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,570.7 km

Return-cycle span 3,141.4 km

Traversal time 17 hrs 57 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 785.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52981, 29.83861

Midpoint -30.67221, 25.17384

End -33.92295, 18.43824

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Cliff from Foreshore? +

Cliff is about 1,570.7 km from Foreshore by road.

How long does it take from Cliff to Foreshore? +

The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Cliff to Foreshore 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 Cliff to Foreshore? +

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 Foreshore? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,999.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,011.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,652.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,675.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Cliff to Foreshore? +

Yes. There are 17 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Harrismith

From Cliff To Foreshore

Bethlehem

From Cliff To Foreshore

: Bloemfontein

From Cliff To Foreshore

: Cape Town

From Cliff To Foreshore

: Zonnebloem

From Cliff To Foreshore

Route Locations

Start area

Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Foreshore

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Cliff to Foreshore

Places in Foreshore

Goodhope Tyres Woodstock

Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants

The Diamond Works

Michael Stevenson Gallery

Sir Fresh

Electrum

Microchem Lab Services

Shell Select

Kaospilot Cape Town

STRIKA Entertainment

Woodstock Moto Co

Taunina

Consulate General of Angola

Bow Wow

I & J

QBC

Quantity Building & Civil (QBC)

Clicks Group Limited

Auto Service and Spares Centre

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Anna Rosholt Jewellery

The Animation School

Battery Centre Woodstock

Two Oceans Carpentry

Al Sams Lock and Key

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (District Six Campus)

Bonjour

Sportmans Warehouse

Maker Station

Zonnebloem Nest Senior School

Delos Antiques

ACVV

Pikkieland Creche

Seven Steps Academy for the Deaf

Capitec Woodstock

The Board Store

sportscene

Tafelberg Creche

LT Discount paint Wholesalers

Mr Price

PEP

African Bank

Shoprite

Neighbourhood Old Aged Homes - N O A H

Shoprite

Stepping Stones Children's Centre

Woodstock Centre

Designer Chair Warehouse

Standard Bank

FNB

Muller's Optometerists

Pick n Pay

Tops at Spar

GreenCape

Matador Centre

Standard Bank

Department of Home Affairs

Fish4Africa

Cell Zone

Bread Milk & Honey

Cape Union Mart Head Office

Avalon Market

Balmoral

What If The World

South African Heritage Resources Agency

Merchants on Long

Tiger Wheel & Tyre

World of Rustic Frames

Car Service City

Book Lounge

City with Soul

SurPlus Bookshop

Good Things

S.E Supermarkets

Better Pets

100 Plein Street

iStore

Club 9