Distance from Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva

N Monte Vista Boulevard → Riva

Road distance

1,423.0 km

Metro routes · M81 / N1

Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,423.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,281.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 30 min

Start point

Monte Vista Boulevard

End point

Riva Close

Return: 1 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

930 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 15 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R2,717.12

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R2,728.39

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

48° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

228° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.8908, 18.5535

End coords Destination point

-25.8655, 28.1056

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C Monte Vista Boulevard Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Riva Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Monte Vista Boulevard → Riva

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Car

1,423.0 km

15 hrs 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,423.0 km

~21 hrs 53 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Riva

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

49 places View all →

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Convenience store 1.0 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Monte Vista Boulevard

Finish Riva

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva via N1

National highway N1

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Directions from Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva via M81

Metro arterial route M81

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Monte Vista Boulevard

0.1 km
Turn right towards N1

0.6 km
Merge slight right towards Paarl

448.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

29.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M81

0.2 km
Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive

0.4 km
Turn left onto Sloane Street

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sloane Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Sloane Street

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sloane Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Sloane Street

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sloane Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Sloane Street

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Main Road

8.6 km
Continue left onto Main Road

5.2 km
Continue straight onto Main Road

5.5 km
Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road

3.0 km
Turn left onto Perdeblom Street

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto De Ovalle Boulevard

0.0 km
Continue onto De Ovalle Boulevard

0.2 km
Turn right onto Palmas Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Villa Garcia North Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Riva Close

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 20

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 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

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Riva → Monte Vista Boulevard Monte Vista Boulevard to Johannesburg Monte Vista Boulevard to Pretoria Monte Vista Boulevard to Cape Town Monte Vista Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Riva Pretoria to Riva Cape Town to Riva

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

711.9 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 45 min • 7 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

102.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

236.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Riva

06:40 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 46 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 43 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,948.11

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.46

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R284.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,261.17

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (32)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Monte Vista Boulevard Start: Monte Vista Boulevard -33.89081, 18.55347

Midpoint

711.9 km

Total: 1,423.0 km

Midpoint 711.9 km

1,423.0 km 15 hrs 30 min

Destination Riva End: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,423.0 km

Return-cycle span 2,846.0 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 30 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 711.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.89081, 18.55347

Midpoint -30.96213, 24.65565

End -25.86554, 28.10558

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Questions 9

How far is Monte Vista Boulevard from Riva? +

Monte Vista Boulevard is about 1,423.0 km from Riva by road.

How long does it take from Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva 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 Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva? +

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 Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,717.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,728.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,309.31 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,329.80 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Monte Vista Boulevard to Riva? +

Yes. There are 20 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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