Distance from Guildford to Berea

N Guildford → Berea

Road distance

610.8 km

Metro routes · M13 / M4 / N6

Guildford to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 610.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

449.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.36×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 57 min

Start point

Guildford

End point

Baynes Street

Return: 15 hrs 54 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

477 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

76.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 42 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,194.51

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,195.83

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

217° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

37° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.7728, 30.7866

End coords Destination point

-32.9903, 27.9172

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Guildford Fair View Forecast → 17 °C Berea Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Guildford → Berea

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Car

610.8 km

7 hrs 57 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

610.8 km

~9 hrs 23 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 37 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → JNB → ELS (59 min)
🚗 10 km from East London Airport
↑ 3 hrs 52 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Guildford

Finish Berea

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Guildford to Berea via N6

National highway N6
Directions from Guildford to Berea via M13 and M4

Metro arterial routes M13M4
Head on Guildford

0.1 km
Turn right onto Montague

0.3 km
Continue onto Montague

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Carol Avenue

0.2 km
Continue slight left onto Springside Road

2.1 km
Turn left onto Stonewall Road

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road

0.1 km
Go straight onto Shongweni Road

1.8 km
Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road

0.2 km
Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg

0.2 km
Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway

4.6 km
Merge slight right

24.8 km
Turn slight left

1.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

6.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

5.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left

128.9 km
Take the ramp right

0.5 km
Merge slight right

212.0 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

217.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto North East Expressway

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Pearce Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Latimer Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Winkley Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Baynes Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route

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.

M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

305.6 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

44.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

101.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

33.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Berea

07:04 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 4 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

07:04

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,553.32

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.22

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R122.17

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,687.71

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Guildford Start: Guildford -29.77277, 30.78661

Midpoint

305.6 km

Total: 610.8 km

Midpoint 305.6 km

610.8 km 7 hrs 57 min

Destination Berea End: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 610.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,221.7 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 57 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 305.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77277, 30.78661

Midpoint -30.99892, 28.92331

End -32.99028, 27.91722

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Questions 9

How far is Guildford from Berea? +

Guildford is about 610.8 km from Berea by road.

How long does it take from Guildford to Berea? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Guildford to Berea 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 Guildford to Berea? +

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 Guildford to Berea? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,229.26 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,234.10 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,227.94 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,286.87 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Guildford to Berea? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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