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Distance from Richmond to Scottsville

Richmond to Scottsville is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 612.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 51 min.

N Richmond → Scottsville
Road distance
612.5 km
M15
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
560.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 51 min
End point
Loop Road
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
411 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,025.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,030.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,142.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,151.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,352.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,359.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,506.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,519.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,780.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,788.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,982.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,998.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.4131, 23.9436
End coords Destination point
-33.8556, 18.7056
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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612.5 km 6 hrs 51 min
Start Richmond
Finish Scottsville
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    177.7 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    44.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M15
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M15
    0.0 km
  9. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Frans Conradie Drive
    1.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Graaff Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Milton Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Loop Road
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
306.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 25 min • 3 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Scottsville
07:21 – 18:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,560.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R122.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,694.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
306.0 km
Total: 612.5 km
Midpoint 306.0 km
612.5 km 6 hrs 51 min
Destination Scottsville End: Loop Road -33.85556, 18.70556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 612.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,225.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 306.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -33.06571, 21.59716
End -33.85556, 18.70556
Destination services

Available in Scottsville

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Scottsville
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Scottsville
4
  • PEP
    125-135 Ascot Street, Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7570, Western Cape
  • PEP
    33 Wellington Street, Cape Town, 7550, Western Cape
  • Woolworths
    Cobia Street, 7580
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Scottsville
1
  • ABSA
    26 Old Paarl Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Scottsville
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Scottsville
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Scottsville
2
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Scottsville? +
Richmond is about 612.5 km from Scottsville by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Scottsville? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Scottsville 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 Scottsville? +
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 Scottsville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,025.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,030.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,142.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,151.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Scottsville? +
Yes. There are 4 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Richmond To Scottsville

Route Locations

Start area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Scottsville, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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