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Distance from Dc13 to Beaches

N Dc13 → Beaches
Road distance
623.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
435.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 19 min
End point
Hibiskus Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
499 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,189.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,194.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,448.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,457.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,569.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,576.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,911.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,923.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,065.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,073.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,515.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,531.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
236° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
56° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.8607, 26.5633
End coords Destination point
-34.0058, 22.6591
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Dc13 to Beaches is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 623.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Dc13 → Beaches
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Car
623.0 km
8 hrs 19 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
623.0 km
~9 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
623 km
↑ 5 hrs 4 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 14 min
With airport
~3 hrs 14 min
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623.0 km 8 hrs 19 min
Start Dc13
Finish Beaches
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left
    2.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    5.2 km
  4. Turn right
    35.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Grey Street
    75.6 km
  7. Turn right
    1.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Park Street
    4.5 km
  11. Turn left
    85.6 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    46.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Church Street
    247.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    70.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    22.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Davidson Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Davidson Road
    1.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Courtenay Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Courtenay Street
    1.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    10.6 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    2.9 km
  30. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  31. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Beaches → Dc13 Dc13 to Johannesburg Dc13 to Pretoria Dc13 to Cape Town Dc13 to Durban Johannesburg to Beaches Pretoria to Beaches Cape Town to Beaches
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Halfway point
311.4 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 9 min • 4 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaches
07:13 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
07:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,604.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R124.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,741.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dc13 -31.86074, 26.56329
Midpoint
311.4 km
Total: 623.0 km
Midpoint 311.4 km
623.0 km 8 hrs 19 min
Destination Beaches End: Hibiskus Street -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 623.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,246.1 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 311.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.86074, 26.56329
Midpoint -32.46676, 24.07698
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Questions 9
How far is Dc13 from Beaches? +
Dc13 is about 623.0 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Dc13 to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dc13 to Beaches 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 Dc13 to Beaches? +
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 Dc13 to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,189.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,194.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,448.93 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,457.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dc13 to Beaches? +
No tollgates are 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. 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

: George
From Dc13 To Beaches
Blanco
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: Knysna
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Protea Lane
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Route Locations

Start area
Dc13, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beaches, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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