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Distance from Merewent to Hertzog Boulevard

Merewent to Hertzog Boulevard is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,638.6 km in roughly 18 hrs 9 min.

N Merewent → Hertzog Boulevard
Road distance
1,638.6 km
1,018.2 mi • 884.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,262.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 9 min
Return: 36 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,742.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,755.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,055.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,080.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,619.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,636.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,031.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,064.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,762.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,784.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,304.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,347.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 9 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 24 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,638.6 km 18 hrs 9 min
Start Merewent
Finish Hertzog Boulevard
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dinapur Road
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Badulla Drive
    0.4 km
  3. Continue straight onto Basil February Road
    1.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards M4: City Centre
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    4.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Bluff
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  16. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Hertzog Boulevard
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
819.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 4 min • 9 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Merewent → Hertzog Boulevard
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Merewent
Destination area Arrival
Hertzog Boulevard, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Merewent → Hertzog Boulevard
Merewent Origin postcode
Not available
Hertzog Boulevard Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,266.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,345.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,400.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hertzog Boulevard → Merewent
Merewent ↔ Hertzog Boulevard
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Merewent to Pretoria Related trip
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Merewent to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Merewent -29.95759, 30.97754
Midpoint
819.2 km
Total: 1,638.6 km
Midpoint 819.2 km
1,638.6 km 18 hrs 9 min
Destination Hertzog Boulevard -33.92223, 18.43141

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,638.6 km
Return-cycle span 3,277.1 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 819.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95759, 30.97754
Midpoint -30.55113, 25.49354
End -33.92223, 18.43141
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hertzog Boulevard
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hertzog Boulevard
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Hertzog Boulevard
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hertzog Boulevard
6
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hertzog Boulevard
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Hertzog Boulevard
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Hertzog Boulevard
6
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Questions 9
How far is Merewent from Hertzog Boulevard? +
Merewent is about 1,638.6 km from Hertzog Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Merewent to Hertzog Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Merewent to Hertzog Boulevard 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 Merewent to Hertzog Boulevard? +
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 Merewent to Hertzog Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,742.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,755.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,055.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,080.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Merewent to Hertzog Boulevard? +
Yes. There are 21 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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Towns along the route

: City Centre
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard
: Bluff
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard
Queensburgh
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard
: Pietermaritzburg
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard
: Harrismith
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard
Bethlehem
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard
: Bloemfontein
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard
: Cape Town
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard
: Zonnebloem
From Merewent To Hertzog Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Merewent
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hertzog Boulevard, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,266.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,345.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,400.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,362.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,460.0 km

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