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Distance from Salem to Beaches

Salem to Beaches is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 425.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Salem → Beaches
Road distance
425.8 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
358.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 8 min
End point
Hibiskus Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
308 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R813.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R816.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R990.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R996.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,072.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,077.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,306.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,314.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,411.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,417.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,719.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,729.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
259° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
79° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.4694, 26.4816
End coords Destination point
-34.0058, 22.6591
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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425.8 km 5 hrs 8 min
Start Salem
Finish Beaches
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    12.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    108.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  7. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  8. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    1.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    4.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ Beaches → Salem Salem to Johannesburg Salem to Pretoria Salem to Cape Town Salem to Durban Johannesburg to Beaches Pretoria to Beaches Cape Town to Beaches
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Halfway point
212.7 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 34 min • 2 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaches
07:10 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
33 min
SunriseDawn break
07:10
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,779.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,873.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Salem -33.46941, 26.48155
Midpoint
212.7 km
Total: 425.8 km
Midpoint 212.7 km
425.8 km 5 hrs 8 min
Destination Beaches End: Hibiskus Street -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 425.8 km
Return-cycle span 851.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 212.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.46941, 26.48155
Midpoint -33.99548, 24.71320
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Questions 9
How far is Salem from Beaches? +
Salem is about 425.8 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Salem to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salem to Beaches in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Salem to Beaches? +
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 Salem to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R813.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R816.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R990.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R996.37 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salem to Beaches? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

: George
From Salem To Beaches
Protea Lane
From Salem To Beaches

Route Locations

Start area
Salem, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beaches, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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