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Distance from Great Way to Riviera Way

N Great Way → Riviera Way
Road distance
699.1 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R102
Great Way to Riviera Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 699.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
574.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 32 min
Start point
Great West Way
End point
Riviera Way
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
512 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,334.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,340.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,625.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,635.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,761.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,768.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,145.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,158.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,317.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,327.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,822.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,840.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
269° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
89° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9092, 25.1972
End coords Destination point
-33.8127, 18.9764
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C Great Way Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Riviera Way Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Great Way → Riviera Way
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Car
699.1 km
8 hrs 32 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
699.1 km
~10 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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699 km
~1 hr 23 min
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699.1 km 8 hrs 32 min
Start Great Way
Finish Riviera Way
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Directions from Great Way to Riviera Way via N2
National highway N2
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Directions from Great Way to Riviera Way via R102
Provincial road route R102
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    5.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    3.4 km
  16. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  21. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  22. Continue straight
    202.4 km
  23. Turn right
    19.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Draaiberg Road
    10.1 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left
    33.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Wemmershoek Pad
    12.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Kliprug Road
    1.4 km
  29. Turn left
    1.6 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.2 km
  32. Continue
    0.3 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Riviera Way
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Riviera Way
    0.1 km
  35. Continue onto Riviera Way
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 ↩ Riviera Way → Great Way Great Way to Johannesburg Great Way to Pretoria Great Way to Cape Town Great Way to Durban Johannesburg to Riviera Way Pretoria to Riviera Way Cape Town to Riviera Way
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Halfway point
349.2 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 16 min • 4 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
116.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Riviera Way
07:31 – 17:49
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
07:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,922.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R139.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,076.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Great Way Start: Great West Way -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint
349.2 km
Total: 699.1 km
Midpoint 349.2 km
699.1 km 8 hrs 32 min
Destination Riviera Way End: Riviera Way -33.81270, 18.97636

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 699.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,398.2 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 349.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint -34.17741, 21.90501
End -33.81270, 18.97636
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Questions 9
How far is Great Way from Riviera Way? +
Great Way is about 699.1 km from Riviera Way by road.
How long does it take from Great Way to Riviera Way? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Great Way to Riviera Way 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 Great Way to Riviera Way? +
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 Riviera Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,334.91 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,340.45 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,625.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,635.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Great Way to Riviera Way? +
Yes. There are 3 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 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 Riviera Way
Uitenhage
From Great Way To Riviera Way
: Humansdorp
From Great Way To Riviera Way
: George
From Great Way To Riviera Way
Mossel Bay
From Great Way To Riviera Way
Cape Town
From Great Way To Riviera Way
Wemmershoek Pad
From Great Way To Riviera Way

Route Locations

Start area
Great Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Riviera Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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