Distance from Khayelitsha to Hermanus

N Khayelitsha → Hermanus

Road distance

94.1 km

Provincial mix · N2 / R43

Khayelitsha to Hermanus is a practical regional trip, covering about 94.1 km in roughly 1 hr 19 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

67.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.40×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 19 min

Start point

Hostel Street

End point

Mossie Lane

Return: 2 hrs 38 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

79 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

71.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 19 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R189.32

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R190.07

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

129° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

309° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-34.0406, 18.6674

End coords Destination point

-34.4175, 19.2361

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Khayelitsha → Hermanus

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Khayelitsha Fog View Forecast → 14 °C Hermanus Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Khayelitsha → Hermanus

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Car

94.1 km

1 hr 19 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

94.1 km

~1 hr 26 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Khayelitsha

Finish Hermanus

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Khayelitsha to Hermanus via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Khayelitsha to Hermanus via R43

Provincial road route R43
Head on Hostel Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Vati Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Phakamani Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

0.8 km
Take the ramp right towards N2: Somerset West

0.5 km
Merge slight right

58.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R43: Kleinmond

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.4 km
Continue straight

1.5 km
Continue straight

28.2 km
Turn left onto Bird Lane

0.1 km
Turn right onto Duiker Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Mossie Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

Routes ↩ Hermanus → Khayelitsha Khayelitsha to Johannesburg Khayelitsha to Pretoria Khayelitsha to Cape Town Khayelitsha to Durban Johannesburg to Hermanus Pretoria to Hermanus Cape Town to Hermanus

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

47.0 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

39 min • 39 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

6.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

15.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

5.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

71.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Hermanus

07:44 – 17:39

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:42

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R393.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.88

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R18.82

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R413.94

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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

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Origin Khayelitsha Start: Hostel Street -34.04059, 18.66742

Midpoint

47.0 km

Total: 94.1 km

Midpoint 47.0 km

94.1 km 79 min

Destination Hermanus End: Mossie Lane -34.41750, 19.23611

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 94.1 km

Return-cycle span 188.2 km

Traversal time 79 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 20.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 47.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04059, 18.66742

Midpoint -34.17497, 19.05540

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 8

How far is Khayelitsha from Hermanus? +

Khayelitsha is about 94.1 km from Hermanus by road.

How long does it take from Khayelitsha to Hermanus? +

The drive usually takes about 79 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Khayelitsha to Hermanus in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Khayelitsha 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 Khayelitsha to Hermanus? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R189.32 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R190.07 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R189.12 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R198.19 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Khayelitsha to Hermanus? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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