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Distance from Coast to Mcdonald

Coast to Mcdonald is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Coast → Mcdonald
Road distance
254.6 km
N7 R315
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
208.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
End point
McDonald
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
230 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R426.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R428.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R474.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R478.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R562.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R564.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R626.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R631.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R739.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R743.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R824.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R830.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
180° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
0° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.0587, 18.8822
End coords Destination point
-33.9338, 18.8704
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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254.6 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Coast
Finish Mcdonald
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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 left onto Bokomo Road
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    27.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    16.8 km
  13. Continue straight
    12.9 km
  14. Turn right onto Adam Tas Street towards Somerset West
    0.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Merriman Avenue towards Stellenbosch
    1.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Bosman
    0.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Victoria Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto McDonald
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Mcdonald → Coast Coast to Johannesburg Coast to Pretoria Coast to Cape Town Coast to Durban Johannesburg to Mcdonald Pretoria to Mcdonald Cape Town to Mcdonald
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mcdonald
07:20 – 18:01
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,064.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,120.03
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 -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint
127.5 km
Total: 254.6 km
Midpoint 127.5 km
254.6 km 3 hrs 50 min
Destination Mcdonald End: McDonald -33.93382, 18.87043

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 254.6 km
Return-cycle span 509.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint -32.89810, 18.77125
End -33.93382, 18.87043
Destination services

Available in Mcdonald

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Mcdonald
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Mcdonald
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mcdonald
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mcdonald
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Mcdonald
1
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Questions 9
How far is Coast from Mcdonald? +
Coast is about 254.6 km from Mcdonald by road.
How long does it take from Coast to Mcdonald? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast to Mcdonald in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Coast to Mcdonald? +
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 Mcdonald? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R426.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R428.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R474.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R478.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast to Mcdonald? +
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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Towns along the route

: Piketberg
From Coast To Mcdonald
: Malmesbury
From Coast To Mcdonald
Darling
From Coast To Mcdonald
Somerset
From Coast To Mcdonald
Muizenberg
From Coast To Mcdonald
Stellenbosch
From Coast To Mcdonald
Bosman
From Coast To Mcdonald

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 200.5 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 212.3 km

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