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Distance from Mbekweni to Oudtshoorn

Mbekweni to Oudtshoorn is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 787.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 18 min.

N Mbekweni → Oudtshoorn
Road distance
787.7 km
N1 R328
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
612.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 18 min
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
618 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,318.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,324.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,468.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,480.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,739.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,748.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,938.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,953.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,289.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,300.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,550.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,570.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-33.5903, 22.2042
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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787.7 km 10 hrs 18 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Oudtshoorn
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    36.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    29.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    35.7 km
  14. Turn left
    36.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    78.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  17. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  18. Merge slight right
    356.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  21. Turn left
    174.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Baron van Reede Street towards R328: Cango Caves
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
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.
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Routes ↩ Oudtshoorn → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Oudtshoorn Pretoria to Oudtshoorn Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
393.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 9 min • 5 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
131.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Oudtshoorn
07:05 – 17:49
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,292.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R157.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,465.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
393.9 km
Total: 787.7 km
Midpoint 393.9 km
787.7 km 10 hrs 18 min
Destination Oudtshoorn -33.59030, 22.20421

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 787.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,575.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 393.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -31.24284, 24.22730
End -33.59030, 22.20421
Destination services

Available in Oudtshoorn

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Oudtshoorn
3
  • Shoprite
    Oudtshoorn, 6625, Western Cape
  • Checkers
    Oudtshoorn, 6625, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn, 6620, Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Oudtshoorn? +
Mbekweni is about 787.7 km from Oudtshoorn by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Oudtshoorn? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Oudtshoorn 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 Mbekweni to Oudtshoorn? +
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 Mbekweni to Oudtshoorn? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,318.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,324.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,468.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,480.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Oudtshoorn? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Mbekweni To Oudtshoorn
: Cape Town
From Mbekweni To Oudtshoorn
: Cango Caves
From Mbekweni To Oudtshoorn

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Oudtshoorn
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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