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Distance from Swartkops to Blue Downs

Swartkops to Blue Downs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 735.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Swartkops → Blue Downs
Road distance
735.2 km
M32 M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
637.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 45 min
Start point
Argyle Street
End point
Victoria Road
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
525 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,403.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,409.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,709.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,720.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,852.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,859.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,255.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,269.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,437.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,447.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,968.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,986.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
267° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
87° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.8644, 25.6017
End coords Destination point
-34.0000, 18.6975
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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735.2 km 8 hrs 45 min
Start Swartkops
Finish Blue Downs
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  3. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.9 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N2
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    3.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    1.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    4.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    3.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  24. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    271.0 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M32: Spine Road Extension
    0.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Spine Road
    1.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.4 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive
    0.1 km
  31. Continue onto Forest Drive
    1.0 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Blue Downs Way
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Blue Downs Way
    1.2 km
  34. Turn left onto Vulcan Road
    0.3 km
  35. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue left onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  37. 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 ↩ Blue Downs → Swartkops Swartkops to Johannesburg Swartkops to Pretoria Swartkops to Cape Town Swartkops to Durban Johannesburg to Blue Downs Pretoria to Blue Downs Cape Town to Blue Downs
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
367.1 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 22 min • 4 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
122.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blue Downs
07:26 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,073.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R147.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,234.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Swartkops Start: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint
367.1 km
Total: 735.2 km
Midpoint 367.1 km
735.2 km 8 hrs 45 min
Destination Blue Downs End: Victoria Road -34.00000, 18.69750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 735.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,470.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 367.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint -34.11496, 22.10681
End -34.00000, 18.69750
Destination services

Available in Blue Downs

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

Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Blue Downs
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Blue Downs
2
  • PEP
    Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blue Downs
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Blue Downs
1
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Questions 9
How far is Swartkops from Blue Downs? +
Swartkops is about 735.2 km from Blue Downs by road.
How long does it take from Swartkops to Blue Downs? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Swartkops to Blue Downs 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 Swartkops to Blue Downs? +
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 Swartkops to Blue Downs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,403.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,409.65 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,709.79 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,720.38 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Swartkops to Blue Downs? +
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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Towns along the route

: George
From Swartkops To Blue Downs
Mossel Bay
From Swartkops To Blue Downs
Cape Town
From Swartkops To Blue Downs
Eersterivier
From Swartkops To Blue Downs
Blue Downs Way
From Swartkops To Blue Downs

Route Locations

Start area
Swartkops, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Blue Downs, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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