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Distance from Newlands to Maitland

Newlands to Maitland is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,730.7 km in roughly 18 hrs 50 min.

N Newlands → Maitland
Road distance
1,730.7 km
1,075.4 mi • 934.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,531.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 50 min
Return: 37 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,897.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,910.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,227.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,253.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,822.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,840.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,258.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,293.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,029.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,053.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,603.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,648.71
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Maitland
13.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.4°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,730.7 km 18 hrs 50 min
Start Newlands
Finish Maitland
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    2.9 km
  7. Turn slight left
    1.7 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    267.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  22. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Essex Street
    0.3 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Long Street
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 48
Known total R1,597.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 48 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
866.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 25 min • 9 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Newlands → Maitland
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Newlands
Destination area Arrival
Maitland, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Newlands → Maitland
Newlands Origin postcode
Not available
Maitland 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
1,358.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,437.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,454.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Maitland → Newlands
Newlands ↔ Maitland
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
866.0 km
Total: 1,730.7 km
Midpoint 866.0 km
1,730.7 km 18 hrs 50 min
Destination Maitland -33.92250, 18.49306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,730.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,461.5 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 866.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -30.18355, 25.72919
End -33.92250, 18.49306
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 Maitland
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Maitland
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maitland
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Newlands from Maitland? +
Newlands is about 1,730.7 km from Maitland by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to Maitland? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to Maitland 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 Newlands to Maitland? +
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 Maitland? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,897.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,910.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,227.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,253.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to Maitland? +
Yes. There are 48 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

: Pretoria
From Newlands To Maitland
Polokwane Bypass
From Newlands To Maitland
: Johannesburg
From Newlands To Maitland
: Soweto
From Newlands To Maitland
Kimberley
From Newlands To Maitland
Bloemfontein
From Newlands To Maitland
ern Bypass
From Newlands To Maitland
: Cape Town
From Newlands To Maitland
: Maitland
From Newlands To Maitland
Muizenberg
From Newlands To Maitland

Route Locations

Start area
Newlands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maitland, 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: 1,358.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,437.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,454.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,492.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,569.2 km

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