Distance from Klipfontein to Hermanus

N Klipfontein → Hermanus
Road distance
1,541.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / R43
Klipfontein to Hermanus is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,541.4 km in roughly 17 hrs 24 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,364.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 24 min
End point
Mossie Lane
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1044 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,943.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,955.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,584.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,606.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,883.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,899.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,729.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,759.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,109.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,130.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,223.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,261.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
220° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
40° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.3236, 28.7644
End coords Destination point
-34.4175, 19.2361
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Klipfontein → Hermanus
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Car
1,541.4 km
17 hrs 24 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,541.4 km
~23 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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Along the route

Places along the route from Klipfontein to Hermanus

These places are located along or near the Klipfontein–Hermanus route, sorted by where they appear on your trip. Useful for planning fuel stops, meal breaks and rest points.

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Supermarkets Near Klipfontein

Shoprite

Bronkhorstspruit, 1022, Gauteng 9 km from start
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Food & drink Near Klipfontein

Sungardens Coffee Shop

18 Twig Street 69 km from start
Convenience store Near Klipfontein

Shell Select

Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng 71 km from start
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Food & drink Near Klipfontein

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

73B 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081 72 km from start
Fuel stations Near Klipfontein

Shell

893 Rubenstein Drive, 0044, Gauteng 72 km from start
Convenience store Near Klipfontein

Shell Select

2193, Gauteng 118 km from start
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Food & drink Near Klipfontein

Bar Ber Black Sheep

2 Bolton Road 117 km from start
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Convenience store Near Klipfontein

Quickshop

Johannesburg 121 km from start
Convenience store Near Klipfontein

Shell Select

2092, Gauteng 122 km from start
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Food & drink Near Klipfontein

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 122 km from start
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Supermarkets Soon after Klipfontein

Checkers

Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng 131 km from start
Convenience store Soon after Klipfontein

Shell Select

1804, Gauteng 134 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Mugg & Bean

Kellner Street 491 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Quickshop

Beaufort West 985 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Hermanus

Quickshop

Laingsburg 1,163 km from start
Before you arrive

Closest stops before arriving in Hermanus

These are the nearest fuel stations, hospitals and pharmacies just before you reach Hermanus, useful for last-minute stops.

At the destination

Places in Hermanus

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Hermanus, sorted by distance and rating.

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Laundry & repairs 0.4 km

Gwenda's Laundry

Long Street
Convenience store 0.5 km

Shell Select

7200, Western Cape
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Supermarkets 0.5 km

Pick n Pay

Main Road, Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape
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Banks 0.5 km

Standard Bank

Royal Street
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Laundry & repairs 0.6 km

Crisp and Clean

3 Mitchell Street
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Supermarkets 0.6 km

Checkers

Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape
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Gifts & hobbies 0.6 km

LiquorShop Checkers

Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape
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Laundry & repairs 0.6 km

Gwenda's Laundry

141 Main Road, Hermanus
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Clothing & fashion 0.6 km

Jet

Main Road, Hermanus
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Pharmacies 0.6 km

Clicks Pharmacy

Hermanus
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Clothing & fashion 0.7 km

Breazies

Hermanus, 7200
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Home & garden 0.7 km

Fotofirst

155 Main Road, 7200
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Gym & fitness 0.7 km

Walker Bay Surf Shop

Hermanus
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Clothing & fashion 0.7 km

G.R.E.Y. Emporio

Hermanus
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Professional services 0.7 km

Lew Geffen

Hermanus
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Clothing & fashion 0.7 km

Kavanagh Diamonds & Jewellery

Marine Drive, Hermanus, 7200
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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Frozen For You

Hermanus
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Beauty & wellness 0.7 km

Sorbet Salon

Hermanus
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Professional services 0.7 km

Greeff Properties

Hermanus
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Government offices 1.0 km

Overstrand Traffic Department

Hermanus
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Professional services 1.1 km

Occuhealth Services

79 Church Street, Hermanus, 7200
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Convenience store 1.1 km

Bonjour

Hermanus, 7200
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Laundry & repairs 1.4 km

Bling Bling Laundry & Cleaning

Hermanus
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Convenience store 1.4 km

KwikSpar

251 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
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Professional services 1.4 km

Chas Everitt

251 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
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Beauty & wellness 1.4 km

Eastcliff Hair Studio

251 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
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Clothing & fashion 1.4 km

Leisure Active Wear

251 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
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Pharmacies 1.4 km

KleinRivier Apteek Lifestyle Pharmacy

251 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
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Beauty & wellness 1.4 km

Eastcliff Nail & Beauty

251 Main Road, Hermanus, 7200
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Supermarkets 2.6 km

Whale Coast Seafood

4 Whale Park Adam Road
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Car services 2.6 km

Hermanus Auto Fitment

49 Bergsig Street, Hermanus
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Supermarkets 2.7 km

Checkers

Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape
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Convenience store 3.2 km

Quickshop

Sandbaai
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Schools & education 3.3 km

Camphill School

Camphill Road, Hermanus, 7200
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Laundry & repairs 3.6 km

Wishy Washy

Jimmy Smith Street, Hermanus, 7200
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Electronics 3.6 km

PC4EVER

Jimmy Smith Street
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Electronics 6.9 km

SOHO Systems

24 Gannet, 7201
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Professional services 6.9 km

SOHO Systems

24 Gannet, Vermont Hermanus
Route

Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

1,541.4 km 17 hrs 24 min
Start Klipfontein
Finish Hermanus
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

Route directions
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Directions from Klipfontein to Hermanus via N1 and N12
National highway route N1 N12
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Directions from Klipfontein to Hermanus via R43
Provincial road route R43
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ekundastria Pad
    9.8 km
  4. Turn right
    12.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    0.8 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    43.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Sefako Makgatho Drive
    1.0 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight left
    26.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Donkin Street
    346.8 km
  23. Turn right
    4.3 km
  24. Turn slight right
    11.3 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    41.2 km
  26. Continue left
    31.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    7.2 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R43: Botrivier
    0.6 km
  29. Turn left
    2.1 km
  30. Turn left
    28.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Bird Lane
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Duiker Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Mossie Lane
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R481.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
771.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 42 min • 8 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
111.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
256.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
Solar data
Daylight window at Hermanus
07:35 – 17:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 8 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
52 min
SunriseDawn break
07:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,443.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R308.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,782.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Klipfontein -25.32361, 28.76444
Midpoint
771.2 km
Total: 1,541.4 km
Midpoint 771.2 km
1,541.4 km 17 hrs 24 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 1,541.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,082.8 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 771.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.32361, 28.76444
Midpoint -30.81047, 24.97176
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.
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Klipfontein from Hermanus? +
Klipfontein is about 1,541.4 km from Hermanus by road.
How long does it take from Klipfontein to Hermanus? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Klipfontein 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 Klipfontein 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 Klipfontein to Hermanus? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,943.19 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,955.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,584.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,606.85 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Klipfontein to Hermanus? +
Yes. There are 23 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
Klipfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hermanus, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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