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Distance from Ixopo to Alphen

Ixopo to Alphen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,533.9 km in roughly 18 hrs 40 min.

N Ixopo → Alphen
Road distance
1533.9 km
M4 M9 N2 N6 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,174.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
54
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 40 min
Start point
Margaret Street
End point
Le Sueur Avenue
Return: 37 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1120 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,928.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,941.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,567.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,589.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,864.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,880.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,706.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,735.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,084.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,105.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,193.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,231.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
246° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
66° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.1535, 30.0587
End coords Destination point
-34.0083, 18.4392
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1533.9 km 1120 min
Start Ixopo
Finish Alphen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Margaret Street
    1.7 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    60.5 km
  3. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right
    212.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  18. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  19. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    4.0 km
  24. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  26. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    3.4 km
  29. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.5 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  33. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  34. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  35. Continue straight
    276.6 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.3 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  38. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    5.5 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    3.6 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9
    0.5 km
  41. Turn slight left onto Govan Mbeki Road towards Wetton
    2.6 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Wetton Road
    0.0 km
  43. Continue onto Wetton Road
    4.3 km
  44. Continue straight onto Riverstone Road
    0.2 km
  45. Turn left onto Sunninghill Road
    0.2 km
  46. Turn right onto Ebenezer Road
    0.1 km
  47. Turn left onto Aliwal Road
    0.2 km
  48. Continue straight onto Wolfe Street
    0.5 km
  49. Turn slight left onto Waterloo Road
    0.1 km
  50. Keep slight right at the fork onto Alphen Hill Road
    0.6 km
  51. Go straight onto Constantia Main Road
    0.8 km
  52. Turn right onto Brommersvlei Road
    1.3 km
  53. Turn right onto Le Sueur Avenue
    0.4 km
  54. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Alphen → Ixopo Ixopo to Johannesburg Ixopo to Pretoria Ixopo to Cape Town Ixopo to Durban Johannesburg to Alphen Pretoria to Alphen Cape Town to Alphen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
766.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 20 min • 9 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
255.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
82.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alphen
07:26 – 17:57
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,411.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R306.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,749.19
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (46)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ixopo Start: Margaret Street -30.15354, 30.05869
Midpoint
766.6 km
Total: 1533.9 km
Midpoint 766.6 km
1533.9 km 1120 min
Destination Alphen End: Le Sueur Avenue -34.00831, 18.43921

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1533.9 km
Return-cycle span 3067.8 km
Traversal time 1120 min
Maneuver count 54
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 766.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.15354, 30.05869
Midpoint -33.77617, 25.66768
End -34.00831, 18.43921
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alphen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Alphen
1
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Alphen
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alphen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alphen
6
  • Pick n Pay
    Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia, Cape Town, 7800, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    7 Carr Hill Road, Cape Town
  • Pick n Pay
    29 Gabriel Road, Plumstead, 7800, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    29 Gabriel Road, Cape Town
  • Pick n Pay
    Wynberg, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Cape Town, 7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Alphen
2
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Questions 9
How far is Ixopo from Alphen? +
Ixopo is about 1533.9 km from Alphen by road.
How long does it take from Ixopo to Alphen? +
The drive usually takes about 1120 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ixopo to Alphen 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 Ixopo to Alphen? +
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 Ixopo to Alphen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,928.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,941.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,567.26 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,589.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ixopo to Alphen? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Route Locations

Start area
Ixopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alphen, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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