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Distance from D Almeida to Mount Rhodes

N D Almeida → Mount Rhodes
Road distance
401.1 km
Metro routes · M3
D Almeida to Mount Rhodes is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 401.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
345.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 48 min
Start point
John Brown Street
End point
Little Lions Head Road
Return: 9 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
288 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R807.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R810.34
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R806.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R845.00
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,065.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,069.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,063.87
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,114.93
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,401.33
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,406.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,399.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,467.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
272° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
92° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1750, 22.1017
End coords Destination point
-34.0192, 18.3494
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C D Almeida Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Mount Rhodes Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
D Almeida → Mount Rhodes
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Car
401.1 km
4 hrs 48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
401.1 km
~6 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from D Almeida to Mount Rhodes

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Convenience store Near D Almeida

Quickshop

Mossel Bay 6 km from start
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Convenience store Near D Almeida

Bonjour

Mossel Bay, 6506 7 km from start
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Convenience store Near D Almeida

Quickshop

Riversdale 79 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after D Almeida

Quickshop

Heidelberg 105 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after D Almeida

Sarah's Bakeshop

8 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, 6740 153 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Oumeul Bakkery

27 Main Road 202 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 202 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Langs Toyota

Prince Alfred Road, Caledon, 7230 246 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Mount Rhodes

Shell

7130, Western Cape 295 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Mount Rhodes

Pick n Pay Express

Somerset West, 7130, Western Cape 298 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Mount Rhodes

1 Dirkie Uys Street, Somerset West, 7130 300 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Mount Rhodes

Shell Select

7134, Western Cape 308 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Mount Rhodes

Shell

7764, Western Cape 328 km from start
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Food & drink Near Mount Rhodes

Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream

60 Main Street, Newlands, 7700 336 km from start
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Convenience store Near Mount Rhodes

Shell Select

7700, Western Cape 337 km from start
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Route

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401.1 km 288 min
Start D Almeida
Finish Mount Rhodes
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from D Almeida to Mount Rhodes via M3
    Metro arterial route M3
  2. Head on John Brown Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Marlin Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Grunter Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Essenhout Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    5.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    27.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    294.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive
    1.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue towards Hout Bay
    2.5 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhodes Drive
    4.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hout Bay Main Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Hout Bay Main Road
    5.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Victoria Road
    0.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Victoria Road
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Victoria Road towards Camps Bay
    1.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Mount Rhodes Drive
    0.1 km
  23. Continue right onto Mount Rhodes Drive
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Little Lions Head Road
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Mount Rhodes → D Almeida D Almeida to Johannesburg D Almeida to Pretoria D Almeida to Cape Town D Almeida to Durban Johannesburg to Mount Rhodes Pretoria to Mount Rhodes Cape Town to Mount Rhodes
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
200.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 24 min • 2 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mount Rhodes
07:47 – 17:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:45
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
07:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,676.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R80.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,764.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D Almeida Start: John Brown Street -34.17500, 22.10167
Midpoint
200.3 km
Total: 401.1 km
Midpoint 200.3 km
401.1 km 288 min
Destination Mount Rhodes End: Little Lions Head Road -34.01917, 18.34944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 401.1 km
Return-cycle span 802.2 km
Traversal time 288 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 200.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.17500, 22.10167
Midpoint -34.09593, 20.14833
End -34.01917, 18.34944
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is D Almeida from Mount Rhodes? +
D Almeida is about 401.1 km from Mount Rhodes by road.
How long does it take from D Almeida to Mount Rhodes? +
The drive usually takes about 288 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D Almeida to Mount Rhodes in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D Almeida to Mount Rhodes? +
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 D Almeida to Mount Rhodes? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R807.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R810.34 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R806.30 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R845.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D Almeida to Mount Rhodes? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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