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Distance from Swartkops to Eersterivier

Swartkops to Eersterivier is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 730.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Swartkops → Eersterivier
Road distance
730.9 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
634.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 44 min
Start point
Argyle Street
End point
Pinetree Crescent
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
524 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,395.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,401.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,699.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,710.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,841.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,849.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,242.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,256.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,422.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,432.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,950.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,969.25
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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, 18.7217
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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730.9 km 8 hrs 44 min
Start Swartkops
Finish Eersterivier
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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
    256.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Kuilsrivier
    10.9 km
  27. Continue straight onto Van Riebeeck Road
    3.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Forest Drive
    0.6 km
  29. Turn right onto Hindle Road
    0.3 km
  30. Continue right onto Melton Road
    0.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
    0.0 km
  32. Turn right onto Pinetree Crescent
    0.2 km
  33. 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 ↩ Eersterivier → Swartkops Swartkops to Johannesburg Swartkops to Pretoria Swartkops to Cape Town Swartkops to Durban Johannesburg to Eersterivier Pretoria to Eersterivier Cape Town to Eersterivier
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
365.0 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
52.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Eersterivier
07:26 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,055.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R146.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,215.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
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 Swartkops Start: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint
365.0 km
Total: 730.9 km
Midpoint 365.0 km
730.9 km 8 hrs 44 min
Destination Eersterivier End: Pinetree Crescent -34.00000, 18.72167

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 730.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,461.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 365.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint -34.09866, 22.11920
End -34.00000, 18.72167
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eersterivier
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Eersterivier
2
  • PEP
    Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Eersterivier
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Eersterivier
6
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Questions 9
How far is Swartkops from Eersterivier? +
Swartkops is about 730.9 km from Eersterivier by road.
How long does it take from Swartkops to Eersterivier? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Swartkops to Eersterivier 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 Eersterivier? +
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 Eersterivier? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,395.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,401.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,699.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,710.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Swartkops to Eersterivier? +
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 Eersterivier
Mossel Bay
From Swartkops To Eersterivier
Cape Town
From Swartkops To Eersterivier
Kuilsrivier
From Swartkops To Eersterivier
Pinetree Crescent
From Swartkops To Eersterivier
Pinetree Way
From Swartkops To Eersterivier

Route Locations

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

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