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Distance from Salem to Muizenberg

Salem to Muizenberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 869.1 km in roughly 10 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Salem → Muizenberg
Road distance
869.1 km
M4 N2 R310
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
744.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 29 min
End point
Boyes Drive
Return: 21 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
629 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,659.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,666.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,021.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,033.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,189.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,198.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,666.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,683.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,881.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,893.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,509.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,530.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
262° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
82° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.4694, 26.4816
End coords Destination point
-34.1028, 18.4653
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

869.1 km 630 min
Start Salem
Finish Muizenberg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    5.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    3.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  22. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    267.5 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R310: Baden Powell Drive
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Baden Powell Drive
    24.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.8 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Royal Road
    0.1 km
  30. Continue onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  31. Turn left onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  32. Continue straight onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  33. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.8 km
  34. Turn left onto Old Boyes Drive
    0.4 km
  35. Continue left onto Old Boyes Drive
    0.3 km
  36. Continue right onto Old Boyes Drive
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left onto Boyes Drive
    0.4 km
  38. 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 ↩ Muizenberg → Salem Salem to Johannesburg Salem to Pretoria Salem to Cape Town Salem to Durban Johannesburg to Muizenberg Pretoria to Muizenberg Cape Town to Muizenberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
434.0 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 14 min • 5 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
144.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
46.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Muizenberg
07:27 – 17:57
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,632.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R173.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,824.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Salem -33.46941, 26.48155
Midpoint
434.0 km
Total: 869.1 km
Midpoint 434.0 km
869.1 km 630 min
Destination Muizenberg End: Boyes Drive -34.10278, 18.46528

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 869.1 km
Return-cycle span 1738.2 km
Traversal time 630 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 434.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.46941, 26.48155
Midpoint -33.98953, 22.54931
End -34.10278, 18.46528
Destination services

Available in Muizenberg

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

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Muizenberg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Muizenberg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Muizenberg
4
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Muizenberg
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Muizenberg
2
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Questions 9
How far is Salem from Muizenberg? +
Salem is about 869.1 km from Muizenberg by road.
How long does it take from Salem to Muizenberg? +
The drive usually takes about 630 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salem to Muizenberg 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 Salem to Muizenberg? +
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 Muizenberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,659.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,666.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,021.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,033.72 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salem to Muizenberg? +
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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Route Locations

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

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