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Distance from Foreshore to Cahar

N Foreshore → Cahar
Road distance
1182.6 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N7
Foreshore to Cahar is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,182.6 km in roughly 14 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
925.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 57 min
Start point
Old Marine Drive
Return: 29 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
897 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,258.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,267.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,750.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,767.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,979.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,991.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,628.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,651.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,920.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,936.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,774.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,804.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9230, 18.4382
End coords Destination point
-26.8131, 23.4513
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C Foreshore Fog View Forecast → 11 °C Cahar Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Foreshore → Cahar
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Car
1182.6 km
14 hrs 57 min
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Two-wheeler
1182.6 km
~18 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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1,183 km
~2 hrs 21 min
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1182.6 km 897 min
Start Foreshore
Finish Cahar
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Directions from Foreshore to Cahar via N1 and N7
National highway route N1 N7
  1. Head on Old Marine Drive
    1.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Civic Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Hertzog Boulevard
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    5.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    116.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    37.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    134.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp right
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Residential Street
    118.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  21. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    21.5 km
  24. Turn left
    343.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    39.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Schroder Street
    188.0 km
  29. Go straight
    0.3 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left
    23.9 km
  31. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.5 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  34. Continue
    46.7 km
  35. Turn left onto Tsenin Street
    4.5 km
  36. Turn right
    1.0 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left onto Seodin Road
    0.9 km
  38. Keep slight right at the fork onto Seodin Road
    50.9 km
  39. Turn left
    8.2 km
  40. Turn slight right
    27.3 km
  41. Turn right
    0.2 km
  42. Turn left
    0.3 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Cahar → Foreshore Foreshore to Johannesburg Foreshore to Pretoria Foreshore to Cape Town Foreshore to Durban Johannesburg to Cahar Pretoria to Cahar Cape Town to Cahar
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
591.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 28 min • 7 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
85.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
196.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cahar
07:01 – 17:43
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,943.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R236.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,203.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Foreshore Start: Old Marine Drive -33.92295, 18.43824
Midpoint
591.9 km
Total: 1182.6 km
Midpoint 591.9 km
1182.6 km 897 min
Destination Cahar -26.81308, 23.45126

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1182.6 km
Return-cycle span 2365.2 km
Traversal time 897 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 591.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92295, 18.43824
Midpoint -30.28678, 20.53565
End -26.81308, 23.45126
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Questions 9
How far is Foreshore from Cahar? +
Foreshore is about 1182.6 km from Cahar by road.
How long does it take from Foreshore to Cahar? +
The drive usually takes about 897 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Foreshore to Cahar 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 Foreshore to Cahar? +
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 Foreshore to Cahar? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,258.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,267.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,750.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,767.37 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Foreshore to Cahar? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Foreshore
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cahar
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