Distance from Guildford to Wingfield Place

N Guildford → Wingfield Place

Road distance

1,597.5 km

Highway dominant · M13 / M26 / N1 / N5

Guildford to Wingfield Place is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,597.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,241.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 44 min

Start point

Guildford

End point

Wingfield Place

Return: 35 hrs 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1064 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 44 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R3,124.03

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R3,127.48

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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

-33.8875, 18.5531

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 Wingfield Place Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Guildford → Wingfield Place

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Car

1,597.5 km

17 hrs 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,597.5 km

~24 hrs 34 min

65 km/h avg

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

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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

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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

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Guildford

Finish Wingfield Place

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Guildford to Wingfield Place via N5 and N1

National highway route N5N1
Directions from Guildford to Wingfield Place via M13 and M26

Metro arterial routes M13M26
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

60.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M26

0.4 km
Go straight onto Monte Vista Boulevard

0.4 km
Turn right onto Wingfield Place

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

798.7 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 52 min • 8 hrs 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

115.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

265.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

86.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Wingfield Place

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 22 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,677.74

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.95

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R319.51

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,029.20

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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

798.7 km

Total: 1,597.5 km

Midpoint 798.7 km

1,597.5 km 17 hrs 44 min

Destination Wingfield Place End: Wingfield Place -33.88747, 18.55311

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,597.5 km

Return-cycle span 3,195.1 km

Traversal time 17 hrs 44 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 798.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77277, 30.78661

Midpoint -30.58411, 25.42128

End -33.88747, 18.55311

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Questions 9

How far is Guildford from Wingfield Place? +

Guildford is about 1,597.5 km from Wingfield Place by road.

How long does it take from Guildford to Wingfield Place? +

The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Guildford to Wingfield Place 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 Wingfield Place? +

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 Wingfield Place? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,214.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,227.55 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,211.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,365.58 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Guildford to Wingfield Place? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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