Distance from Riverside to Buena Vista

N Riverside → Buena Vista
Road distance
42.1 km
Highway dominant · N2
Riverside to Buena Vista is a practical regional trip, covering about 42.1 km in roughly 35 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
34.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
35 min
Start point
Banana Grove
End point
Mpiti Street
Return: 1 hr 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R84.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R85.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R84.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R88.72
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R111.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R112.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R111.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R117.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R147.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R147.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R146.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R154.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8031, 31.0164
End coords Destination point
-30.0817, 30.8528
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Riverside → Buena Vista
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Riverside → Buena Vista
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Car
42.1 km
35 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
42.1 km
~38 min
65 km/h avg
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Places along your journey

Places from Riverside to Buena Vista

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

45 places Submit a place
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Schools & education 0.9 km

Warner Beach Preparatory School (Junior Campus)

7 Radbourne Road, Warner Beach, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.9 km

Disney Land Pre-School

5 Radbourne Road, Warner Beach, 4126
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Ulovu High School

KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Warner Beach Pre-Primary School

30 Harcombe Road, Warner Beach, 4126
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Professional services 1.2 km

Architectural Concepts

1 Hawthorne Road, Warner Beach, 4126
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Car services 1.2 km

Suzuki Amanzimtoti

105 Kingsway Road, Warner Beach, 4126
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Gifts & hobbies 1.2 km

Tops at Spar

117-121 Kingsway Road, Warner Beach, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 1.2 km

KwikSpar

121 Kingsway Road, Warner Beach, 4126
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Convenience store 1.5 km

Quickshop

Kingsburgh
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Professional services 1.5 km

Charles Merrington Executive Financial Services

195 Kingsway Road, Warner Beach, 4126
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Gifts & hobbies 1.6 km

Tops at Spar

10 Winklespruit Road, Winklespruit, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 1.6 km

Warners Cafe (Top Shop)

201 Kingsway Road, Warner Beach, 4126
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Convenience store 1.7 km

The Fishing Tackle Shop

2 Ashwell Road, Warner Beach, 4126
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Schools & education 1.8 km

Doon Heights Primary School

4135, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.9 km

Kingsburgh Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing & fashion 1.9 km

PEP

Oceanview Road, Kingsburgh, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 2.4 km

Checkers

Amanzimtoti, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
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Pet services 2.4 km

South Coast Exotics

Rockview Road
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Amanzimtoti High School

Dartnell Road, Amanzimtoti, 4125, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.2 km

Illovo Primary School

4150, KwaZulu-Natal
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Home & garden 3.7 km

Salajees Hardware

15 Commercial Road
Fuel stations 4.2 km

Shell

9 Rosslyn Road, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 4.2 km

Shoprite

Amanzimtoti, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
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Home & garden 4.4 km

Illovo Nursery

Elizabeth Avenue
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Convenience store 4.6 km

Bonjour

404 Andrew Zondo Road, Amanzimtoti
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Supermarkets 7.0 km

Checkers Hyper

Amanzimtoti, 4126, KwaZulu-Natal
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

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Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

42.1 km 35 min
Start Riverside
Finish Buena Vista
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Riverside to Buena Vista via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Banana Grove
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Daffodil Place
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Krishna Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Sea Cow Lake Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Inanda Road
    2.8 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N2
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    1.0 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    31.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Kingsburgh
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Seadoone Road
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Somerset Place
    0.8 km
  15. Turn slight left towards Kingsway Road
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Kingsway Road
    1.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Almond Road
    1.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Mpiti Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
17 min • 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.5%
Solar data
Daylight window at Buena Vista
06:48 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R176.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R185.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Riverside Start: Banana Grove -29.80307, 31.01638
Midpoint
21.1 km
Total: 42.1 km
Midpoint 21.1 km
42.1 km 35 min
Destination Buena Vista End: Mpiti Street -30.08167, 30.85278

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 42.1 km
Return-cycle span 84.2 km
Traversal time 35 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 42.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.80307, 31.01638
Midpoint -29.93821, 30.95197
End -30.08167, 30.85278
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Questions 9
How far is Riverside from Buena Vista? +
Riverside is about 42.1 km from Buena Vista by road.
How long does it take from Riverside to Buena Vista? +
The drive usually takes about 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Riverside to Buena Vista in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Riverside to Buena Vista? +
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 Riverside to Buena Vista? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R84.75 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R85.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R84.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R88.72 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Riverside to Buena Vista? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
What are the postal codes for Riverside and Buena Vista? +
Riverside: 4034 · Buena Vista: 4145
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