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Distance from Great Way to Beaches

Great Way to Beaches is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 270.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Great Way → Beaches
Road distance
270.3 km
N2 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 20 min
Start point
Great West Way
End point
Hibiskus Street
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
200 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R452.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R454.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R504.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R508.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R596.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R599.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R665.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R670.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R785.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R789.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R875.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R882.11
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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
-33.9092, 25.1972
End coords Destination point
-34.0058, 22.6591
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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270.3 km 3 hrs 20 min
Start Great Way
Finish Beaches
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Great West Way
    2.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Van Stadens Pass
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Cape Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N2: Humansdorp
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Great West Way
    159.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    1.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    4.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Beaches → Great Way Great Way to Johannesburg Great Way to Pretoria Great Way to Cape Town Great Way to Durban Johannesburg to Beaches Pretoria to Beaches Cape Town to Beaches
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Halfway point
134.9 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaches
07:04 – 17:48
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,129.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,189.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Great Way Start: Great West Way -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint
134.9 km
Total: 270.3 km
Midpoint 134.9 km
270.3 km 3 hrs 20 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 270.3 km
Return-cycle span 540.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint -33.96751, 23.91529
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Great Way from Beaches? +
Great Way is about 270.3 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Great Way to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Great Way to Beaches in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Great Way 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 Great Way to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R452.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R454.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R504.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R508.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Great Way to Beaches? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Van Stadens Pass
From Great Way To Beaches
Uitenhage
From Great Way To Beaches
: Humansdorp
From Great Way To Beaches
: George
From Great Way To Beaches
Protea Lane
From Great Way To Beaches

Route Locations

Start area
Great Way, 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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