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Distance from Kingsway to Elgin Circle

N Kingsway → Elgin Circle
Road distance
1,026.1 km
M5 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
923.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 25 min
Start point
Kingsway
End point
Elgin Circle
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
685 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,959.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,967.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,386.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,401.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,585.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,595.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,148.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,168.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,401.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,415.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,142.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,168.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
231° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
51° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1157, 26.2062
End coords Destination point
-34.1305, 18.4270
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Kingsway to Elgin Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,026.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Long-distance route
Flight time 2 hrs 3 min
Total with airport 4 hrs 3 min
vs driving 11 hrs 25 min faster
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1,026.1 km 11 hrs 25 min
Start Kingsway
Finish Elgin Circle
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.6 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    534.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  11. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    9.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Royal Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Main Road
    4.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Banks Road
    0.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Carlton Road
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Delford Avenue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Delford Avenue
    0.3 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Elgin Circle
    0.0 km
  25. 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.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Routes ↩ Elgin Circle → Kingsway Kingsway to Johannesburg Kingsway to Pretoria Kingsway to Cape Town Kingsway to Durban Johannesburg to Elgin Circle Pretoria to Elgin Circle Cape Town to Elgin Circle
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Halfway point
513.0 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 42 min • 5 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
170.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Elgin Circle
07:28 – 17:56
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
28 min
SunriseDawn break
07:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,288.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R205.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,514.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingsway Start: Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint
513.0 km
Total: 1,026.1 km
Midpoint 513.0 km
1,026.1 km 11 hrs 25 min
Destination Elgin Circle End: Elgin Circle -34.13050, 18.42701

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,026.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,052.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 513.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint -32.22162, 22.82312
End -34.13050, 18.42701
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Elgin Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Elgin Circle
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Elgin Circle
2
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
  • Shell
    52 St Georges Street, 7995, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Elgin Circle
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Elgin Circle
1
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsway from Elgin Circle? +
Kingsway is about 1,026.1 km from Elgin Circle by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway to Elgin Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway to Elgin Circle 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 Kingsway to Elgin Circle? +
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 Kingsway to Elgin Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,959.22 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,967.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,386.23 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,401.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway to Elgin Circle? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Kingsway To Elgin Circle
Western Bypass
From Kingsway To Elgin Circle
: Cape Town
From Kingsway To Elgin Circle
: Maitland
From Kingsway To Elgin Circle
Muizenberg
From Kingsway To Elgin Circle
Black River Parkway
From Kingsway To Elgin Circle
Kromboom Parkway
From Kingsway To Elgin Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Kingsway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Elgin Circle, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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