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Distance from Gesini to Foreshore

Gesini to Foreshore is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,135.6 km in roughly 13 hrs 50 min.

N Gesini → Foreshore
Road distance
1135.6 km
M60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
903.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 50 min
End point
Old Marine Drive
Return: 27 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
830 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,168.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,177.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,640.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,657.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,861.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,872.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,484.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,506.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,764.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,780.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,585.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,613.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
253° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
73° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.9178, 27.8219
End coords Destination point
-33.9230, 18.4382
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1135.6 km 830 min
Start Gesini
Finish Foreshore
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
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  5. Turn right
    0.8 km
  6. Turn left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn sharp left
    1.8 km
  8. Turn right
    88.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    13.9 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    61.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Grey Street
    75.6 km
  22. Turn right
    1.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.8 km
  27. Continue left
    24.5 km
  28. Turn left
    62.4 km
  29. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  30. Turn right
    0.0 km
  31. Merge slight left
    238.1 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  33. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  34. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  37. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.3 km
  38. Turn left onto Old Marine Drive
    0.3 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Marine Drive
    0.5 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Foreshore → Gesini Gesini to Johannesburg Gesini to Pretoria Gesini to Cape Town Gesini to Durban Johannesburg to Foreshore Pretoria to Foreshore Cape Town to Foreshore
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
567.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 55 min • 6 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
81.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
188.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
61.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Foreshore
07:26 – 17:58
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,746.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R227.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,996.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (41)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gesini -31.91778, 27.82194
Midpoint
567.5 km
Total: 1135.6 km
Midpoint 567.5 km
1135.6 km 830 min
Destination Foreshore End: Old Marine Drive -33.92295, 18.43824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1135.6 km
Return-cycle span 2271.2 km
Traversal time 830 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 567.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.91778, 27.82194
Midpoint -31.79451, 23.37897
End -33.92295, 18.43824
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Foreshore
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Foreshore
6
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Questions 9
How far is Gesini from Foreshore? +
Gesini is about 1135.6 km from Foreshore by road.
How long does it take from Gesini to Foreshore? +
The drive usually takes about 830 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gesini to Foreshore 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 Gesini to Foreshore? +
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 Gesini to Foreshore? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,168.37 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,177.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,640.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,657.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gesini to Foreshore? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Gesini
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Foreshore
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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