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Distance from Richmond to Coast

N Richmond → Coast
Road distance
749.7 km
Provincial mix · R364
Richmond to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 749.7 km in roughly 9 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
484.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 20 min
Return: 18 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
560 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,466.01
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,467.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,460.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,511.35
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,934.31
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,936.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,926.48
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,994.14
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,545.15
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,547.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,534.84
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,623.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
260° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
80° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.4131, 23.9436
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Richmond Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Coast Fair View Forecast →
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Richmond → Coast
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Car
749.7 km
9 hrs 20 min
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Two-wheeler
749.7 km
~11 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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749.7 km 9 hrs 20 min
Start Richmond
Finish Coast
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  1. Directions from Richmond to Coast via R364
    Provincial road route R364
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    177.7 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  7. Turn right
    31.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    76.6 km
  9. Turn right
    68.6 km
  10. Turn right
    13.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    57.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R364: Clanwilliam
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right
    5.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Old Road to Klawer
    16.5 km
  15. Turn right
    3.4 km
  16. Turn right
    5.4 km
  17. Turn right
    2.7 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Coast → Richmond Richmond to Johannesburg Richmond to Pretoria Richmond to Cape Town Richmond to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
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Halfway point
374.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 40 min • 4 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
124.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:42 – 17:46
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
07:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,133.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R149.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,298.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
374.8 km
Total: 749.7 km
Midpoint 374.8 km
749.7 km 9 hrs 20 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 749.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,499.4 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 374.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -33.18924, 20.89039
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Coast? +
Richmond is about 749.7 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Coast 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 Richmond to Coast? +
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 Richmond to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,508.65 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,514.59 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,507.03 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,579.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Coast? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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