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Distance from Newlands to 6

N Newlands → 6
Road distance
473.8 km
Highway dominant · N2
Newlands to 6 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 473.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
380.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 20 min
Return: 12 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
380 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R953.50
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R957.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R952.48
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R998.19
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,258.09
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,263.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,256.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,317.05
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,655.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,661.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,653.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,732.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8427, 29.2487
End coords Destination point
-26.9694, 30.7837
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
Weather 16 °C Newlands Fair View Forecast → 16 °C 6 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Newlands → 6
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Car
473.8 km
6 hrs 20 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
473.8 km
~7 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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473.8 km 6 hrs 20 min
Start Newlands
Finish 6
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Newlands to 6 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    3.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left
    11.1 km
  7. Turn left
    2.7 km
  8. Turn right
    27.5 km
  9. Turn left
    7.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    14.3 km
  11. Continue left
    115.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  16. Turn right
    48.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    53.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    96.2 km
  21. Turn right
    1.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    2.9 km
  24. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R318.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ 6 → Newlands Newlands to Johannesburg Newlands to Pretoria Newlands to Cape Town Newlands to Durban Johannesburg to 6 Pretoria to 6 Cape Town to 6
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
237.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6
06:42 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,980.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,084.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
237.3 km
Total: 473.8 km
Midpoint 237.3 km
473.8 km 6 hrs 20 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 473.8 km
Return-cycle span 947.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 237.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -25.50788, 29.46804
End -26.96935, 30.78369
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Newlands from 6? +
Newlands is about 473.8 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Newlands to 6? +
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 Newlands to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R953.50 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R957.25 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R952.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R998.19 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to 6? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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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