Distance from Kala to Hermanus

N Kala → Hermanus

Road distance

1175.9 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N2 / N6

Kala to Hermanus is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,175.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 21 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

936.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.26×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 21 min

End point

Mossie Lane

Return: 28 hrs 42 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

861 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 6 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,366.34

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,375.65

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

249° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

69° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-31.7337, 28.7634

End coords Destination point

-34.4175, 19.2361

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 10 °C Kala Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Hermanus Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kala → Hermanus

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Car

1175.9 km

14 hrs 21 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1175.9 km

~18 hrs 5 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 168 km to Margate Airport
✈ MGH → CPT (2 hrs 17 min)
🚗 77 km from Cape Town International
↑ 6 hrs 7 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kala

Finish Hermanus

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kala to Hermanus via N2 and N6

National highway route N2N6
Directions from Kala to Hermanus via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Start your journey

1.6 km
Turn right

1.5 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

1.5 km
Turn right

0.9 km
Turn right

5.8 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: East London

0.5 km
Merge slight right

197.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Currie Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Fleet Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

136.1 km
Continue straight onto Southwell Road

98.5 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth

0.5 km
Merge slight right

46.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2

0.2 km
Merge slight right

197.6 km
Continue straight

32.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.0 km
Continue straight

63.9 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

3.4 km
Continue straight

7.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay

1.1 km
Continue straight

79.9 km
Continue straight

53.5 km
Continue straight

149.1 km
Turn left

50.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

20.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Main Road

2.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Lord Roberts Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Lord Roberts Street

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Royal Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Royal Street

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Main Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Main Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Harmony Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Duiker Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Mossie Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

587.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 10 min • 7 hrs 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

84.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

195.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

63.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Hermanus

07:43 – 17:39

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:41

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 20 min

SunriseDawn break

07:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,915.17

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R23.52

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R235.18

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,173.86

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (58)

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 Kala -31.73369, 28.76339

Midpoint

587.5 km

Total: 1175.9 km

Midpoint 587.5 km

1175.9 km 861 min

Destination Hermanus End: Mossie Lane -34.41750, 19.23611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1175.9 km

Return-cycle span 2351.8 km

Traversal time 861 min

Maneuver count 53

Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 587.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.73369, 28.76339

Midpoint -33.99991, 24.75561

End -34.41750, 19.23611

Destination brief

Travelling to Hermanus

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Whale coast town

Standout Marine wildlife, sea air and cliff-path views

Hermanus stands out for land-based whale watching, marine wildlife and a coastline that combines cliff paths, fresh sea air and a strong food-and-stay scene.

Best for Who this destination suits

Whale season trip Coastal weekend Food and sea views Overberg stop

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Hermanus as a Whale Coast base for Walker Bay, seasonal whale viewing, coastal walking and Overberg side trips.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Kala from Hermanus? +

Kala is about 1175.9 km from Hermanus by road.

How long does it take from Kala to Hermanus? +

The drive usually takes about 861 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kala to Hermanus 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 Kala to Hermanus? +

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 Kala to Hermanus? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,366.34 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,375.65 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,363.80 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,477.25 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kala to Hermanus? +

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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Distance from Kala to Hermanus

Places from Kala to Hermanus

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Boxes & Bites

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Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Treats by Louisa

Espresso Cafe

Prince of Tarts

Oumeul Bakkery

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KwikSpar

Shell Select

Gwenda's Laundry

Shell Select

Pick n Pay

Standard Bank

Crisp and Clean

Checkers

LiquorShop Checkers

Gwenda's Laundry

Jet

Clicks Pharmacy

Breazies

Fotofirst

Walker Bay Surf Shop

G.R.E.Y. Emporio

Lew Geffen

Kavanagh Diamonds & Jewellery

Frozen For You

Sorbet Salon

Greeff Properties

Overstrand Traffic Department

Occuhealth Services

Bonjour

Bling Bling Laundry & Cleaning

KwikSpar

Chas Everitt

Eastcliff Hair Studio

Leisure Active Wear

KleinRivier Apteek Lifestyle Pharmacy

Eastcliff Nail & Beauty

Whale Coast Seafood

Hermanus Auto Fitment

Checkers

Quickshop

Camphill School

Wishy Washy

PC4EVER

SOHO Systems

SOHO Systems

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