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Distance from Guildford to Carolina

N Guildford → Carolina
Road distance
534.5 km
Highway dominant · M13 / N11
Guildford to Carolina is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 534.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 28 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
417.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 28 min
Start point
Guildford
End point
Middel Street
Return: 12 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
388 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,075.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,079.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,074.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,126.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,419.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,424.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,417.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,485.87
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,867.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,874.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,865.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,955.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
351° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
171° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7728, 30.7866
End coords Destination point
-26.0689, 30.1164
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 → 13 °C Carolina Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Guildford → Carolina
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Car
534.5 km
6 hrs 28 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
534.5 km
~8 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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534.5 km 6 hrs 28 min
Start Guildford
Finish Carolina
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  1. Directions from Guildford to Carolina via N11
    National highway N11
  2. Directions from Guildford to Carolina via M13
    Metro arterial route M13
  3. Head on Guildford
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Montague
    0.3 km
  5. Continue onto Montague
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Carol Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Continue slight left onto Springside Road
    2.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Stonewall Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Shongweni Road
    1.8 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    4.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right
    12.5 km
  17. Turn left
    2.5 km
  18. Turn right
    254.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  20. Go straight
    53.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Middel Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Carolina → Guildford Guildford to Johannesburg Guildford to Pretoria Guildford to Cape Town Guildford to Durban Johannesburg to Carolina Pretoria to Carolina Cape Town to Carolina
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
267.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Carolina
06:40 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,234.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,351.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Guildford Start: Guildford -29.77277, 30.78661
Midpoint
267.7 km
Total: 534.5 km
Midpoint 267.7 km
534.5 km 6 hrs 28 min
Destination Carolina End: Middel Street -26.06889, 30.11639

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 534.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,069.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 267.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77277, 30.78661
Midpoint -28.22723, 29.96783
End -26.06889, 30.11639
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Questions 9
How far is Guildford from Carolina? +
Guildford is about 534.5 km from Carolina by road.
How long does it take from Guildford to Carolina? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Guildford to Carolina in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Guildford to Carolina? +
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 Carolina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,075.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,079.95 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,074.56 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,126.13 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Guildford to Carolina? +
Yes. There are 10 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 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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