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Distance from Smithfield to Waterfront

Smithfield to Waterfront is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 937.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 15 min.

N Smithfield → Waterfront
Road distance
937.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
866.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 15 min
Start point
Brand Street
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
675 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,570.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,577.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,749.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,763.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,071.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,081.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,307.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,326.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,725.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,738.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,036.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,061.15
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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
-30.2172, 26.5303
End coords Destination point
-33.9031, 18.4217
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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937.9 km 11 hrs 15 min
Start Smithfield
Finish Waterfront
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Brand Street
    0.8 km
  2. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    78.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    356.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    74.3 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  15. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.1 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    0.0 km
  28. 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.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Waterfront → Smithfield Smithfield to Johannesburg Smithfield to Pretoria Smithfield to Cape Town Smithfield to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
468.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 37 min • 5 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
156.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterfront
07:20 – 18:05
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,920.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R187.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,126.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Smithfield Start: Brand Street -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint
468.6 km
Total: 937.9 km
Midpoint 468.6 km
937.9 km 11 hrs 15 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 937.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,875.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 468.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint -32.32498, 22.60390
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

Available in Waterfront

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Questions 9
How far is Smithfield from Waterfront? +
Smithfield is about 937.9 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from Smithfield to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Smithfield to Waterfront 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 Smithfield to Waterfront? +
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 Smithfield to Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,570.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,577.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,749.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,763.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Smithfield to Waterfront? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Smithfield To Waterfront
: Cape Town
From Smithfield To Waterfront
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Smithfield To Waterfront
Breakwater Lane
From Smithfield To Waterfront

Route Locations

Start area
Smithfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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