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Distance from Ngxwalane to Malmesbury

N Ngxwalane → Malmesbury
Road distance
1023 km
Highway dominant · M4 / N2
Ngxwalane to Malmesbury is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,023.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
804.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 22 min
End point
Geldenhuys Street
Return: 24 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
742 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,058.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,066.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,056.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,155.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,716.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,726.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,713.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,843.58
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,574.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,588.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,570.20
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,741.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
263° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
83° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.9053, 27.3419
End coords Destination point
-33.4603, 18.7236
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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Travel modes
Ngxwalane → Malmesbury
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Car
1023 km
12 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1023 km
~15 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Ngxwalane to Malmesbury

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Food & drink Before halfway

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 389 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Plettenberg Bay 389 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 391 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 418 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 418 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571 418 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6573, Western Cape 439 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Treats by Louisa

Mosaic Market N2, Sedgefield 441 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Espresso Cafe

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 441 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Prince of Tarts

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 441 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Quickshop

Riversdale 580 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Malmesbury

Oumeul Bakkery

27 Main Road 702 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Malmesbury

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 703 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Malmesbury

Shell

7130, Western Cape 795 km from start
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Convenience store Near Malmesbury

Quickshop

45 Voortrekker Road, Malmesbury 804 km from start
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1023 km 742 min
Start Ngxwalane
Finish Malmesbury
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Ngxwalane to Malmesbury via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Ngxwalane to Malmesbury via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  3. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left
    233.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    4.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    3.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  24. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    256.2 km
  27. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Kuilsrivier
    1.8 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  31. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  32. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    1.5 km
  33. Turn left onto Bird Street
    0.5 km
  34. Continue straight onto Koelenhof Road
    12.4 km
  35. Continue straight
    16.8 km
  36. Continue straight
    27.6 km
  37. Continue left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.2 km
  38. Turn left onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.5 km
  39. Turn right onto Geldenhuys Street
    0.1 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Malmesbury → Ngxwalane Ngxwalane to Johannesburg Ngxwalane to Pretoria Ngxwalane to Cape Town Ngxwalane to Durban Johannesburg to Malmesbury Pretoria to Malmesbury Cape Town to Malmesbury
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
511.1 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 11 min • 6 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
170.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Malmesbury
07:44 – 17:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,276.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R204.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,501.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ngxwalane -32.90528, 27.34194
Midpoint
511.1 km
Total: 1023 km
Midpoint 511.1 km
1023 km 742 min
Destination Malmesbury End: Geldenhuys Street -33.46028, 18.72361

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 1023 km
Return-cycle span 2046 km
Traversal time 742 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 511.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.90528, 27.34194
Midpoint -34.03115, 22.94076
End -33.46028, 18.72361
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Questions 9
How far is Ngxwalane from Malmesbury? +
Ngxwalane is about 1023 km from Malmesbury by road.
How long does it take from Ngxwalane to Malmesbury? +
The drive usually takes about 742 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ngxwalane to Malmesbury 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 Ngxwalane to Malmesbury? +
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 Ngxwalane to Malmesbury? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,058.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,066.75 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,056.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,155.13 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ngxwalane to Malmesbury? +
Yes. There are 3 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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