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Distance from Mguli to Gariep Dam

Mguli to Gariep Dam is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 217.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 46 min.

N Mguli → Gariep Dam
Road distance
217.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
173.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 46 min
End point
Tinktinkie Street
Return: 7 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
226 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R415.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R417.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R506.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R509.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R548.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R550.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R667.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R672.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R721.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R724.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R878.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R884.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
267° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
87° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.5329, 27.2994
End coords Destination point
-30.5931, 25.4925
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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217.7 km 226 min
Start Mguli
Finish Gariep Dam
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    46.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    1.7 km
  7. Turn left
    56.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    78.1 km
  9. Continue left
    4.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Jangroentjie Street
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Tinktinkie Street
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
108.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gariep Dam
06:52 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R909.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R957.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mguli -30.53285, 27.29936
Midpoint
108.8 km
Total: 217.7 km
Midpoint 108.8 km
217.7 km 226 min
Destination Gariep Dam End: Tinktinkie Street -30.59306, 25.49250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 217.7 km
Return-cycle span 435.4 km
Traversal time 226 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 108.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.53285, 27.29936
Midpoint -30.54361, 26.43666
End -30.59306, 25.49250
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
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Questions 9
How far is Mguli from Gariep Dam? +
Mguli is about 217.7 km from Gariep Dam by road.
How long does it take from Mguli to Gariep Dam? +
The drive usually takes about 226 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mguli to Gariep Dam in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mguli to Gariep Dam? +
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 Mguli to Gariep Dam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R415.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R417.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R506.26 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R509.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mguli to Gariep Dam? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mguli
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gariep Dam
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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