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Distance from Foreshore to Cliff

N Foreshore → Cliff
Road distance
1572 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5
Foreshore to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,572.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,182.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 2 min
Start point
Old Marine Drive
Return: 36 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1082 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,001.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,014.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,655.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,678.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,960.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,976.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,823.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,853.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,211.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,232.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,347.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,386.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
69° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
249° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9230, 18.4382
End coords Destination point
-29.5298, 29.8386
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Foreshore Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C Cliff Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Foreshore → Cliff
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Car
1572 km
18 hrs 2 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1572 km
~24 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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1,572 km
~3 hrs 8 min
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1572 km 1083 min
Start Foreshore
Finish Cliff
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Directions from Foreshore to Cliff via N1 and N5
National highway route N1 N5
  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
    461.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right
    66.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left
    16.1 km
  19. Go straight
    19.0 km
  20. Turn right
    6.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R883.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Cliff → Foreshore Foreshore to Johannesburg Foreshore to Pretoria Foreshore to Cape Town Foreshore to Durban Johannesburg to Cliff Pretoria to Cliff Cape Town to Cliff
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
785.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 1 min • 9 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
113.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
261.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
84.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cliff
06:42 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,571.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R314.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,916.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Foreshore Start: Old Marine Drive -33.92295, 18.43824
Midpoint
785.9 km
Total: 1572 km
Midpoint 785.9 km
1572 km 1083 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1572 km
Return-cycle span 3144 km
Traversal time 1083 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 785.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92295, 18.43824
Midpoint -30.67124, 25.17512
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Foreshore from Cliff? +
Foreshore is about 1572 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Foreshore to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 1083 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Foreshore to Cliff 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 Cliff? +
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 Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,001.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,014.13 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,655.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,678.53 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Foreshore to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates 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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Route Locations

Start area
Foreshore
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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