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Distance from Swartkops to Buckingham Way

Swartkops to Buckingham Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 739.6 km in roughly 8 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Swartkops → Buckingham Way
Road distance
739.6 km
M32 M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
644.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 49 min
Start point
Argyle Street
End point
Buckingham Way
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
529 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,412.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,417.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,719.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,730.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,863.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,870.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,269.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,283.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,451.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,461.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,985.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,004.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
266° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
86° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.8644, 25.6017
End coords Destination point
-34.0544, 18.6191
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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739.6 km 8 hrs 49 min
Start Swartkops
Finish Buckingham Way
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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 left onto Spine Road
    0.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.7 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.7 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.8 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  35. Continue onto Spine Road
    3.9 km
  36. Turn right onto Merrydale Avenue towards Portlands
    0.6 km
  37. Turn right onto Buckingham Way
    0.1 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 ↩ Buckingham Way → Swartkops Swartkops to Johannesburg Swartkops to Pretoria Swartkops to Cape Town Swartkops to Durban Johannesburg to Buckingham Way Pretoria to Buckingham Way Cape Town to Buckingham Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
369.3 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 24 min • 4 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Buckingham Way
07:27 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,091.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R147.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,254.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (49)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Swartkops Start: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint
369.3 km
Total: 739.6 km
Midpoint 369.3 km
739.6 km 8 hrs 49 min
Destination Buckingham Way End: Buckingham Way -34.05437, 18.61915

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 739.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,479.1 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 369.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint -34.13394, 22.10195
End -34.05437, 18.61915
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Buckingham Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Buckingham Way
1
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Buckingham Way
1
  • BP Shop
    67 Dennegeur Avenue, Strandfontein, 7798
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Buckingham Way
6
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Boxer
    14 Symphony walk, Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Cape Cash & Carry
    3rd Avenue
  • Pick n Pay
    A.Z. Berman Drive, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Buckingham Way
3
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Questions 9
How far is Swartkops from Buckingham Way? +
Swartkops is about 739.6 km from Buckingham Way by road.
How long does it take from Swartkops to Buckingham Way? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Swartkops to Buckingham Way 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 Buckingham Way? +
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 Buckingham Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,412.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,417.99 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,719.90 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,730.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Swartkops to Buckingham Way? +
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 Buckingham Way
Mossel Bay
From Swartkops To Buckingham Way
Cape Town
From Swartkops To Buckingham Way
Khayelitsha
From Swartkops To Buckingham Way
Mitchells Plain
From Swartkops To Buckingham Way
Portlands
From Swartkops To Buckingham Way
New Woodlands
From Swartkops To Buckingham Way

Route Locations

Start area
Swartkops, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Buckingham Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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