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Distance from Hertzog Boulevard to Gariep Dam

Hertzog Boulevard to Gariep Dam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 825.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 9 min.

N Hertzog Boulevard → Gariep Dam
Road distance
825.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
759.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 9 min
Start point
Hertzog Boulevard
End point
Tinktinkie Street
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
549 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,381.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,388.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,539.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,551.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,823.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,831.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,030.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,047.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,398.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,410.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,672.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,693.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
63° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
243° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9222, 18.4314
End coords Destination point
-30.5931, 25.4925
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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825.4 km 9 hrs 9 min
Start Hertzog Boulevard
Finish Gariep Dam
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hertzog Boulevard
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Hertzog Boulevard
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.5 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    354.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right
    5.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Jangroentjie Street
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Tinktinkie Street
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Gariep Dam → Hertzog Boulevard Hertzog Boulevard to Johannesburg Hertzog Boulevard to Pretoria Hertzog Boulevard to Cape Town Hertzog Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Gariep Dam Pretoria to Gariep Dam Cape Town to Gariep Dam
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
412.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 34 min • 4 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
137.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gariep Dam
06:48 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,450.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R165.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,631.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hertzog Boulevard Start: Hertzog Boulevard -33.92223, 18.43141
Midpoint
412.4 km
Total: 825.4 km
Midpoint 412.4 km
825.4 km 9 hrs 9 min
Destination Gariep Dam End: Tinktinkie Street -30.59306, 25.49250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 825.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,650.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 412.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92223, 18.43141
Midpoint -32.60678, 22.18002
End -30.59306, 25.49250
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Hertzog Boulevard from Gariep Dam? +
Hertzog Boulevard is about 825.4 km from Gariep Dam by road.
How long does it take from Hertzog Boulevard to Gariep Dam? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hertzog Boulevard to Gariep Dam 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 Hertzog Boulevard to Gariep Dam? +
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 Hertzog Boulevard to Gariep Dam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,381.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,388.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,539.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,551.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hertzog Boulevard to Gariep Dam? +
Yes. There are 4 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

: Paarl
From Hertzog Boulevard To Gariep Dam
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Hertzog Boulevard To Gariep Dam
: Johannesburg
From Hertzog Boulevard To Gariep Dam
Bethulie
From Hertzog Boulevard To Gariep Dam
Vanderstad
From Hertzog Boulevard To Gariep Dam

Route Locations

Start area
Hertzog Boulevard, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gariep Dam
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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