Distance from Coast to Earlcroft Close

N Coast → Earlcroft Close

Road distance

1646.7 km

Highway dominant · M41 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / R102

Coast to Earlcroft Close is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,646.7 km in roughly 20 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,186.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.39×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

20 hrs 21 min

End point

Earlcroft Close

Return: 40 hrs 43 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1221 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops

22 hrs 51 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R3,144.23

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R3,157.27

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

80° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

260° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-32.0587, 18.8822

End coords Destination point

-29.7070, 31.0146

Taxi Local commuter

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C Coast Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Earlcroft Close Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Coast → Earlcroft Close

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Car

1646.7 km

20 hrs 21 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1646.7 km

~25 hrs 20 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Coast

Finish Earlcroft Close

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 Coast to Earlcroft Close via N7 and N5 and N3 and N2

National highway route N7 N5 N3 N2

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Directions from Coast to Earlcroft Close via M41

Metro arterial route M41

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Directions from Coast to Earlcroft Close via R102

Provincial road route R102

3 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

8.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

3.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

32.7 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N7: Clanwilliam

0.2 km
Merge slight left

27.7 km
Take the exit ramp right

0.3 km
Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Church Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Residential Street

118.5 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Station Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street

21.5 km
Continue straight

221.6 km
Turn left onto Daniel

1.0 km
Turn right

146.3 km
Turn left onto Market Street

1.4 km
Turn right

111.9 km
Take the exit ramp left

0.4 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Merge slight right

408.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

262.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

15.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road

15.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt. Edgecombe

1.1 km
Merge slight right

2.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway

1.5 km
Turn left onto Longbury Drive

0.8 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Trentcroft Place

0.1 km
Turn left onto Earlcroft Close

0.1 km
Continue left onto Earlcroft Close

0.0 km
Continue right onto Earlcroft Close

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R845.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Routes ↩ Earlcroft Close → Coast Coast to Johannesburg Coast to Pretoria Coast to Cape Town Coast to Durban Johannesburg to Earlcroft Close Pretoria to Earlcroft Close Cape Town to Earlcroft Close

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Halfway point

823.2 km

Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

10 hrs 10 min • 10 hrs 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

118.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

273.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

88.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Earlcroft Close

06:38 – 17:06

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 27 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 49 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,883.10

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.93

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R329.33

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,245.37

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (22)

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 Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Midpoint

823.2 km

Total: 1646.7 km

Midpoint 823.2 km

1646.7 km 1222 min

Destination Earlcroft Close End: Earlcroft Close -29.70699, 31.01463

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 1646.7 km

Return-cycle span 3293.4 km

Traversal time 1222 min

Maneuver count 43

Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 823.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222

Midpoint -30.51610, 25.55674

End -29.70699, 31.01463

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Coast from Earlcroft Close? +

Coast is about 1646.7 km from Earlcroft Close by road.

How long does it take from Coast to Earlcroft Close? +

The drive usually takes about 1222 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Coast to Earlcroft Close 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 Earlcroft Close? +

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 Earlcroft Close? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,144.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,157.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,829.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,853.22 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Coast to Earlcroft Close? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Route Locations

Start area

Coast, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Earlcroft Close, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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