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Distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale

N Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Uniondale
Road distance
537.6 km
Provincial mix · N12 / N2 / R404
Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 537.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
434.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
Start point
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Return: 12 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
379 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,051.34
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,052.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,047.08
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,083.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,387.18
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,388.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,381.57
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,430.09
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,825.24
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,827.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,817.85
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,881.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
87° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
267° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9286, 18.4347
End coords Destination point
-33.6556, 23.1256
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Uniondale
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Car
537.6 km
6 hrs 19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
537.6 km
~8 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale

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Convenience store Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Shell Select

8001, Western Cape 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Fish4Africa

230 Victoria Road, Woodstock, 7915 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Shell Select

7925, Western Cape 3 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Pick n Pay Hyper

Barker Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape 40 km from start
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Food & drink Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

1 Dirkie Uys Street, Somerset West, 7130 42 km from start
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Convenience store Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Pick n Pay Express

Somerset West, 7130, Western Cape 44 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Shell

7130, Western Cape 48 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Langs Toyota

Prince Alfred Road, Caledon, 7230 97 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 138 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Oumeul Bakkery

27 Main Road 138 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Sarah's Bakeshop

8 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, 6740 186 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Heidelberg 234 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Riversdale 260 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Quickshop

Mossel Bay 333 km from start
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Fuel stations Past halfway

Shell

Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape 339 km from start
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537.6 km 6 hrs 19 min
Start Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Finish Uniondale
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale via N2 and N12
    National highway route N2N12
  2. Directions from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale via R404
    Provincial road route R404
  3. Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.3 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Heerengracht
    0.4 km
  5. Continue make a U-turn towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.9 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    38.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left towards R404: George Airport
    2.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  18. Turn left towards N12
    18.3 km
  19. Continue straight
    84.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Taylor Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Victoria 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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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Uniondale → Nelson Mandela Boulevard Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Johannesburg Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Pretoria Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Uniondale Pretoria to Uniondale Cape Town to Uniondale
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Uniondale
07:29 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:27
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,247.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,365.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelson Mandela Boulevard Start: Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint
268.5 km
Total: 537.6 km
Midpoint 268.5 km
537.6 km 6 hrs 19 min
Destination Uniondale -33.65556, 23.12556

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 537.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,075.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint -34.10679, 20.95120
End -33.65556, 23.12556
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Questions 9
How far is Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Uniondale? +
Nelson Mandela Boulevard is about 537.6 km from Uniondale by road.
How long does it take from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale? +
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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,081.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,086.18 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,080.76 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,132.63 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Uniondale? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

Heerengracht
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
: Somerset
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
Muizenberg
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
Hospital Bend
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
Cape Town International Airport
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
Settlers Way
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
: George
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
Port Elizabeth
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
: George Airport
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale
Heroldsbaai
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Uniondale

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