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Distance from Kwamahlati to Klapmuts

N Kwamahlati → Klapmuts
Road distance
1625.1 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5 / R44
Kwamahlati to Klapmuts is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,625.1 km in roughly 19 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,344.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 2 min
End point
Old Main Road
Return: 38 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1142 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,270.37
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,283.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,266.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,423.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,315.08
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,332.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,310.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,517.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,677.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,700.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,671.64
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,943.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2714, 31.4300
End coords Destination point
-33.8054, 18.8697
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Kwamahlati Fair View Forecast → 17 °C Klapmuts Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kwamahlati → Klapmuts
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Car
1625.1 km
19 hrs 2 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1625.1 km
~25 hrs
65 km/h avg
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1,406 km flight
~6 hrs 23 min
🚗 83 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → CPT (2 hrs 48 min)
🚗 31 km from Cape Town International
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1625.1 km 1143 min
Start Kwamahlati
Finish Klapmuts
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Kwamahlati to Klapmuts via N3 and N5 and N1
    National highway route N3N5N1
  2. Directions from Kwamahlati to Klapmuts via R44
    Provincial road route R44
  3. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right
    21.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.1 km
  8. Turn left
    12.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    9.6 km
  10. Turn right
    3.0 km
  11. Turn left
    54.3 km
  12. Turn left
    45.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    26.3 km
  16. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Merge slight right
    61.7 km
  18. Turn left
    2.6 km
  19. Turn right
    12.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  21. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  25. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  26. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  27. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  28. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  29. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  31. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  32. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  34. Turn left
    0.6 km
  35. Turn right
    0.1 km
  36. Continue straight onto Old Paarl Road
    0.2 km
  37. Turn left
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.0 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Klapmuts → Kwamahlati Kwamahlati to Johannesburg Kwamahlati to Pretoria Kwamahlati to Cape Town Kwamahlati to Durban Johannesburg to Klapmuts Pretoria to Klapmuts Cape Town to Klapmuts
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
812.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 31 min • 9 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
117.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
270.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
87.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Klapmuts
07:44 – 17:42
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:43
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,792.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R325.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,150.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kwamahlati -28.27139, 31.43000
Midpoint
812.4 km
Total: 1625.1 km
Midpoint 812.4 km
1625.1 km 1143 min
Destination Klapmuts End: Old Main Road -33.80542, 18.86968

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1625.1 km
Return-cycle span 3250.2 km
Traversal time 1143 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 812.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27139, 31.43000
Midpoint -30.29452, 25.72347
End -33.80542, 18.86968
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Questions 9
How far is Kwamahlati from Klapmuts? +
Kwamahlati is about 1625.1 km from Klapmuts by road.
How long does it take from Kwamahlati to Klapmuts? +
The drive usually takes about 1143 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kwamahlati to Klapmuts 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 Kwamahlati to Klapmuts? +
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 Kwamahlati to Klapmuts? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,270.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,283.24 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,266.86 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,423.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kwamahlati to Klapmuts? +
Yes. There are 9 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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