Distance from Guildford to Monte Vista

N Guildford → Monte Vista

Road distance

1,597.8 km

Highway dominant · M12 / M13 / N1 / N5

Guildford to Monte Vista is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,597.8 km in roughly 17 hrs 46 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,241.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 46 min

Start point

Guildford

Return: 35 hrs 32 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1066 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 46 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R3,215.47

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R3,228.13

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

245° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

65° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.7728, 30.7866

End coords Destination point

-33.8797, 18.5550

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 Monte Vista Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Guildford → Monte Vista

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Car

1,597.8 km

17 hrs 46 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,597.8 km

~24 hrs 34 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 37 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → CPT (2 hrs 33 min)
🚗 11 km from Cape Town International
↑ 12 hrs 50 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Guildford to Monte Vista

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Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 450 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 450 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 450 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 450 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Guildford

Finish Monte Vista

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Guildford to Monte Vista via N5 and N1

National highway route N5N1
Directions from Guildford to Monte Vista via M13 and M12

Metro arterial routes M13M12
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

211.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

59.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Giel Basson Drive

0.5 km
Turn right onto Giel Basson Drive

0.3 km
Turn left onto Le Sueur Avenue

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Blythwood Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Blythwood Drive

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Camoens Avenue

0.5 km
Turn left onto Barrow Street

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

798.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 53 min • 8 hrs 53 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

115.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

265.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

86.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Monte Vista

07:43 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:43

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 0 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 25 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,678.92

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.96

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R319.57

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,030.45

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

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

798.8 km

Total: 1,597.8 km

Midpoint 798.8 km

1,597.8 km 17 hrs 46 min

Destination Monte Vista -33.87972, 18.55500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,597.8 km

Return-cycle span 3,195.7 km

Traversal time 17 hrs 46 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 798.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77277, 30.78661

Midpoint -30.58464, 25.41991

End -33.87972, 18.55500

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Guildford from Monte Vista? +

Guildford is about 1,597.8 km from Monte Vista by road.

How long does it take from Guildford to Monte Vista? +

The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Guildford to Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista? +

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 Monte Vista? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,215.47 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,228.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,212.02 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,366.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Guildford to Monte Vista? +

Yes. There are 17 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Montague

From Guildford To Monte Vista

: Pietermaritzburg

From Guildford To Monte Vista

: Harrismith

From Guildford To Monte Vista

Bethlehem

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: Bloemfontein

From Guildford To Monte Vista

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