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Distance from Schoemanskloof to Beaches

Schoemanskloof to Beaches is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,498.9 km in roughly 16 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Schoemanskloof → Beaches
Road distance
1,498.9 km
931.4 mi • 809.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,225.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 38 min
Return: 33 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,509.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,521.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,795.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,817.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,310.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,326.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,688.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,717.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,356.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,376.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,852.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,892.06
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16 hrs 38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,498.9 km 16 hrs 38 min
Start Schoemanskloof
Finish Beaches
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  1. Head on Schoemanskloof
    49.7 km
  2. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right
    116.4 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  12. Turn left
    172.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Davidson Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Davidson Road
    1.1 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Courtenay Street
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Courtenay Street
    1.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  27. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    10.6 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    2.9 km
  32. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  33. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
750.0 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 19 min • 8 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Schoemanskloof → Beaches
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Beaches, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Schoemanskloof → Beaches
Schoemanskloof Origin postcode
Not available
Beaches Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,126.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,222.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,205.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaches → Schoemanskloof
Schoemanskloof ↔ Beaches
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023
Midpoint
750.0 km
Total: 1,498.9 km
Midpoint 750.0 km
1,498.9 km 16 hrs 38 min
Destination Beaches -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,498.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,997.8 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 750.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.41459, 30.63023
Midpoint -29.52473, 26.07917
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Questions 9
How far is Schoemanskloof from Beaches? +
Schoemanskloof is about 1,498.9 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Schoemanskloof to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Schoemanskloof to Beaches 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 Schoemanskloof 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 Schoemanskloof to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,509.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,521.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,795.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,817.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Schoemanskloof to Beaches? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Towns along the route

Toll: Pretoria
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
Germiston
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
Durban
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
Kimberley
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
ern Bypass
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
: Cape Town
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
: George
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
Blanco
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
: Knysna
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches
Protea Lane
From Schoemanskloof To Beaches

Route Locations

Start area
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,126.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,222.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,205.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,260.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 1,344.4 km

Reverse route and related trips

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