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Distance from Coast N1 to Huguenot Tunnel

Coast N1 to Huguenot Tunnel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,415.4 km in roughly 18 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Coast N1 → Huguenot Tunnel
Road distance
1,415.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,104.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 11 min
Start point
Ray Nkonyeni Road
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1091 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,369.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,380.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,639.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,660.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,126.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,141.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,482.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,510.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,113.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,132.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,582.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,619.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
250° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
70° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.8102, 30.3308
End coords Destination point
-33.7323, 19.0926
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,415.4 km 18 hrs 11 min
Start Coast N1
Finish Huguenot Tunnel
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ray Nkonyeni Road
    1.5 km
  2. Turn left
    6.1 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    6.4 km
  4. Turn left
    246.0 km
  5. Turn right
    61.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Rugby Street
    67.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Maclear Road
    96.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Church Street
    70.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right
    58.3 km
  12. Continue right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    85.2 km
  13. Take the ramp right
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    21.3 km
  15. Turn left
    62.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. Merge slight left
    238.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Huguenot Tunnel → Coast N1 Coast N1 to Johannesburg Coast N1 to Pretoria Coast N1 to Cape Town Coast N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Huguenot Tunnel Pretoria to Huguenot Tunnel Cape Town to Huguenot Tunnel
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Halfway point
707.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 5 min • 9 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
101.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
235.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
76.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Huguenot Tunnel
07:23 – 17:56
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,916.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R283.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,227.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast N1 Start: Ray Nkonyeni Road -30.81018, 30.33083
Midpoint
707.4 km
Total: 1,415.4 km
Midpoint 707.4 km
1,415.4 km 18 hrs 11 min
Destination Huguenot Tunnel -33.73232, 19.09264

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,415.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,830.8 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 707.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.81018, 30.33083
Midpoint -31.41995, 25.02454
End -33.73232, 19.09264
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Questions 9
How far is Coast N1 from Huguenot Tunnel? +
Coast N1 is about 1,415.4 km from Huguenot Tunnel by road.
How long does it take from Coast N1 to Huguenot Tunnel? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast N1 to Huguenot Tunnel 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 Coast N1 to Huguenot Tunnel? +
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 Coast N1 to Huguenot Tunnel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,369.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,380.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,639.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,660.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast N1 to Huguenot Tunnel? +
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. 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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From Coast N1 To Huguenot Tunnel

Route Locations

Start area
Coast N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Huguenot Tunnel, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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