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Distance from Coast to Buffalo Pass

Coast to Buffalo Pass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,154.4 km in roughly 15 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Coast → Buffalo Pass
Road distance
1,154.4 km
N2 N7 R60 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
843.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
53
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 2 min
End point
Buffalo Pass
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
902 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,932.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,941.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,152.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,170.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,549.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,561.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,840.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,863.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,355.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,370.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,737.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,767.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
100° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
280° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.0587, 18.8822
End coords Destination point
-33.0452, 27.8047
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,154.4 km 15 hrs 2 min
Start Coast
Finish Buffalo Pass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    8.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    16.5 km
  4. Turn right
    5.0 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N7: Piketberg
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    70.9 km
  7. Turn left
    31.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  11. Turn right
    31.2 km
  12. Turn left
    3.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    44.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    17.7 km
  24. Turn right
    42.6 km
  25. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  26. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  29. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  30. Merge slight right
    163.2 km
  31. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  34. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    10.6 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    5.8 km
  39. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  40. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  41. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  42. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  44. Continue
    1.5 km
  45. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    276.1 km
  48. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  49. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  50. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  51. At the end of the road, turn right
    224.6 km
  52. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.9 km
  53. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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 ↩ Buffalo Pass → Coast Coast to Johannesburg Coast to Pretoria Coast to Cape Town Coast to Durban Johannesburg to Buffalo Pass Pretoria to Buffalo Pass Cape Town to Buffalo Pass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
576.9 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 31 min • 7 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
83.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
192.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
62.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Buffalo Pass
06:47 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,825.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R230.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,079.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (47)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint
576.9 km
Total: 1,154.4 km
Midpoint 576.9 km
1,154.4 km 15 hrs 2 min
Destination Buffalo Pass End: Buffalo Pass -33.04524, 27.80465

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,154.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,308.9 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 53
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 576.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint -34.00049, 22.63521
End -33.04524, 27.80465
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Buffalo Pass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Buffalo Pass
1
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Buffalo Pass
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Coast from Buffalo Pass? +
Coast is about 1,154.4 km from Buffalo Pass by road.
How long does it take from Coast to Buffalo Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast to Buffalo Pass 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 to Buffalo Pass? +
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 to Buffalo Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,932.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,941.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,152.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,170.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast to Buffalo Pass? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Piketberg
From Coast To Buffalo Pass
: Robertson
From Coast To Buffalo Pass
: Heidelberg
From Coast To Buffalo Pass
George
From Coast To Buffalo Pass
Port Elizabeth
From Coast To Buffalo Pass
: Knysna
From Coast To Buffalo Pass
: Grahamstown
From Coast To Buffalo Pass
: Port Alfred
From Coast To Buffalo Pass

Route Locations

Start area
Coast, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Buffalo Pass, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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