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Distance from Steel Way to Coast

Steel Way to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,785.4 km in roughly 21 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Steel Way → Coast
Road distance
1,785.4 km
1,109.4 mi • 963.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,299.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 hrs 42 min
Return: 43 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
24 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,988.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,002.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,329.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,356.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,943.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,962.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,393.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,428.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,188.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,213.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,780.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,827.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
21 hrs 42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
21 hrs 57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,785.4 km 21 hrs 42 min
Start Steel Way
Finish Coast
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Steel Way
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Gopalall Hurban Road
    1.3 km
  3. Turn right
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  15. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    408.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    111.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.4 km
  22. Turn right
    146.3 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    6.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    214.8 km
  26. Continue straight
    21.5 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  30. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  31. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  34. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  35. Turn left
    27.8 km
  36. Turn left
    32.7 km
  37. Turn left
    3.4 km
  38. Turn right
    5.4 km
  39. Turn right
    2.7 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,338.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
892.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 51 min • 10 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Steel Way → Coast
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Coast, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Steel Way → Coast
Steel Way Origin postcode
Not available
Coast Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,413.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,492.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,509.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Coast → Steel Way
Steel Way ↔ Coast
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Steel Way to Pretoria Related trip
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Steel Way to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Steel Way -28.77483, 31.89974
Midpoint
892.7 km
Total: 1,785.4 km
Midpoint 892.7 km
1,785.4 km 21 hrs 42 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,785.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,570.8 km
Traversal time 21 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 892.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.77483, 31.89974
Midpoint -29.95647, 25.82680
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Steel Way from Coast? +
Steel Way is about 1,785.4 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Steel Way to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 21 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Steel Way to Coast 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 Steel Way to Coast? +
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 Steel Way to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,988.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,002.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,329.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,356.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Steel Way to Coast? +
Yes. There are 35 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

: KwaDukuza
From Steel Way To Coast
: Pietermaritzburg
From Steel Way To Coast
Johannesburg
From Steel Way To Coast
Durban
From Steel Way To Coast
: Harrismith
From Steel Way To Coast
Bethlehem
From Steel Way To Coast
: Bloemfontein
From Steel Way To Coast

Route Locations

Start area
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast, 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: 1,413.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,492.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,509.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,546.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 1,630.2 km

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