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Distance from Swellendam to Mzamo

N Swellendam → Mzamo
Road distance
1065.6 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R72
Swellendam to Mzamo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,065.6 km in roughly 13 hrs 3 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
833.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 3 min
Start point
Mitchell Whyte Street
Return: 26 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
783 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,144.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,152.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,142.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,244.88
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,829.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,840.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,826.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,962.00
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,722.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,737.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,718.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,897.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
74° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
254° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0211, 20.4419
End coords Destination point
-31.6736, 28.9214
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Swellendam Fair View Forecast → 17 °C Mzamo Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Swellendam → Mzamo
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Car
1065.6 km
13 hrs 3 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1065.6 km
~16 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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Convenience store Near Swellendam

Ruby's Superette

56 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, 6740 0 km from start
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Food & drink Near Swellendam

Sarah's Bakeshop

8 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, 6740 1 km from start
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Convenience store Near Swellendam

Quickshop

Riversdale 75 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Swellendam

Familie Geheimpies

Wild Oats Market N2, Sedgefield 215 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Swellendam

Garden of Aidan

Wild Oats Farmers Market N2, Sedgefield 215 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Swellendam

Treats by Louisa

Mosaic Market N2, Sedgefield 216 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Swellendam

Shell Select

6573, Western Cape 218 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Swellendam

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571 240 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Swellendam

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 240 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Swellendam

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 240 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 269 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 270 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Mzamo

Shell

110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape 696 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Mzamo

TotalEnergies

136 Settlers Way, East London, 5201 698 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Mzamo

Shell

Mthatha, 5100, Eastern Cape 826 km from start
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1065.6 km 784 min
Start Swellendam
Finish Mzamo
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Swellendam to Mzamo via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Swellendam to Mzamo via R72
    Provincial road route R72
  3. Head on Mitchell Whyte Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Voortrek Street
    0.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Swellengrebel Street
    1.8 km
  6. Turn left
    160.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    10.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    5.8 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  17. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    1.5 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    276.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  30. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  32. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  33. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  34. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  35. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    0.5 km
  36. Turn right onto Sutherland Drive
    5.8 km
  37. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  38. Turn right
    13.5 km
  39. Turn right
    1.3 km
  40. Turn right
    0.8 km
  41. Turn left
    0.3 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ Mzamo → Swellendam Swellendam to Johannesburg Swellendam to Pretoria Swellendam to Cape Town Swellendam to Durban Johannesburg to Mzamo Pretoria to Mzamo Cape Town to Mzamo
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Halfway point
532.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 31 min • 6 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
177.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mzamo
06:59 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,454.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R213.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,688.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Swellendam Start: Mitchell Whyte Street -34.02111, 20.44194
Midpoint
532.4 km
Total: 1065.6 km
Midpoint 532.4 km
1065.6 km 784 min
Destination Mzamo -31.67361, 28.92139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1065.6 km
Return-cycle span 2131.2 km
Traversal time 784 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 532.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.02111, 20.44194
Midpoint -33.91409, 25.59963
End -31.67361, 28.92139
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Questions 9
How far is Swellendam from Mzamo? +
Swellendam is about 1065.6 km from Mzamo by road.
How long does it take from Swellendam to Mzamo? +
The drive usually takes about 784 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Swellendam to Mzamo 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 Swellendam to Mzamo? +
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 Swellendam to Mzamo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,144.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,152.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,142.08 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,244.88 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Swellendam to Mzamo? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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