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Distance from Elliotdale to Coast

Elliotdale to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,217.0 km in roughly 18 hrs.

N Elliotdale → Coast
Road distance
1217 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
924.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs
Return: 36 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1080 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,323.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,333.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,830.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,847.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,065.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,078.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,734.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,757.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,034.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,050.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,913.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,943.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
267° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
87° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.9642, 28.6844
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1217 km 1081 min
Start Elliotdale
Finish Coast
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn slight right
    5.0 km
  3. Turn right
    15.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    32.0 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    36.5 km
  7. Continue right onto Elliot Road
    40.7 km
  8. Continue right
    4.9 km
  9. Turn left
    86.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Church Street
    70.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right
    58.3 km
  13. Continue right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    85.2 km
  14. Take the ramp right
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    21.3 km
  16. Turn left
    174.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.4 km
  18. Turn right
    146.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    6.7 km
  21. Continue straight
    214.8 km
  22. Continue straight
    21.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  26. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  27. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  30. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  31. Turn left
    27.8 km
  32. Turn left
    32.7 km
  33. Turn left
    3.4 km
  34. Turn right
    5.4 km
  35. Turn right
    2.7 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Coast → Elliotdale Elliotdale to Johannesburg Elliotdale to Pretoria Elliotdale to Cape Town Elliotdale to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
608.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 0 min • 9 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
87.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
202.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
65.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:21 – 17:59
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 27 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,086.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R243.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,354.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Elliotdale -31.96417, 28.68444
Midpoint
608.1 km
Total: 1217 km
Midpoint 608.1 km
1217 km 1081 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1217 km
Return-cycle span 2434 km
Traversal time 1081 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 608.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.96417, 28.68444
Midpoint -30.57832, 23.74959
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Elliotdale from Coast? +
Elliotdale is about 1217 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Elliotdale to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 1081 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Elliotdale to Coast 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 Elliotdale to Coast? +
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 Elliotdale to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,323.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,333.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,830.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,847.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Elliotdale to Coast? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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