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Distance from Coast to Darling

Coast to Darling is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 228.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 40 min.

N Coast → Darling
Road distance
228.2 km
N7 R315
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
153.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 40 min
End point
Queen Victoria Street
Return: 7 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
220 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R381.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R383.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R425.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R428.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R503.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R506.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R561.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R565.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R663.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R666.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R738.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R744.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
198° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
18° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.0587, 18.8822
End coords Destination point
-33.3764, 18.3792
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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228.2 km 221 min
Start Coast
Finish Darling
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    95.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    64.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R315: Malmesbury
    0.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Bokomo Road
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Darling Road
    31.1 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Pastorie Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Queen Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Darling → Coast Coast to Johannesburg Coast to Pretoria Coast to Cape Town Coast to Durban Johannesburg to Darling Pretoria to Darling Cape Town to Darling
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
114.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Darling
07:21 – 18:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R953.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,003.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint
114.2 km
Total: 228.2 km
Midpoint 114.2 km
228.2 km 221 min
Destination Darling End: Queen Victoria Street -33.37643, 18.37919

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 228.2 km
Return-cycle span 456.4 km
Traversal time 221 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 114.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint -32.80514, 18.85172
End -33.37643, 18.37919
Destination services

Available in Darling

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Service groups 2
Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Darling
1
  • PEP
    14 Main Street, Darling, 7345, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Darling
1
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Questions 9
How far is Coast from Darling? +
Coast is about 228.2 km from Darling by road.
How long does it take from Coast to Darling? +
The drive usually takes about 221 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast to Darling in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Coast to Darling? +
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 Darling? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R381.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R383.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R425.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R428.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast to Darling? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Coast, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Darling, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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