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Distance from Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth

N Town Bush Valley → Van Stadens River Mouth
Road distance
914.7 km
Highway dominant · M4 / N2 / N6
Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 914.7 km in roughly 11 hrs 44 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
687.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 44 min
Start point
Penavon Road
End point
Van Stadens Road
Return: 23 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
704 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,840.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,847.99
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,838.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,927.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,428.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,438.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,426.16
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,542.60
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,195.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,208.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,192.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,345.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
223° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
43° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5711, 30.3408
End coords Destination point
-33.9678, 25.2225
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Town Bush Valley Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Van Stadens River Mouth Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Town Bush Valley → Van Stadens River Mouth
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Car
914.7 km
11 hrs 44 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
914.7 km
~14 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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~4 hrs 24 min
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914.7 km 705 min
Start Town Bush Valley
Finish Van Stadens River Mouth
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  1. Directions from Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth via N6 and N2
    National highway route N6N2
  2. Directions from Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  3. Head on Penavon Road
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Dykes Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Town Bush Road
    3.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chatterton Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Chatterton Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Boshoff Street
    0.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  12. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  13. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    212.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  24. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  25. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  28. Merge slight right
    26.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Blue Horizon Bay
    1.0 km
  30. Turn left onto Van Stadens Road
    14.4 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Van Stadens River Mouth → Town Bush Valley Town Bush Valley to Johannesburg Town Bush Valley to Pretoria Town Bush Valley to Cape Town Town Bush Valley to Durban Johannesburg to Van Stadens River Mouth Pretoria to Van Stadens River Mouth Cape Town to Van Stadens River Mouth
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
457.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 52 min • 5 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
65.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
152.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Van Stadens River Mouth
07:19 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:18
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,823.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R182.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,024.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Town Bush Valley Start: Penavon Road -29.57111, 30.34083
Midpoint
457.5 km
Total: 914.7 km
Midpoint 457.5 km
914.7 km 705 min
Destination Van Stadens River Mouth End: Van Stadens Road -33.96778, 25.22250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 914.7 km
Return-cycle span 1829.4 km
Traversal time 705 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 457.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.57111, 30.34083
Midpoint -32.15374, 28.26559
End -33.96778, 25.22250
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Questions 9
How far is Town Bush Valley from Van Stadens River Mouth? +
Town Bush Valley is about 914.7 km from Van Stadens River Mouth by road.
How long does it take from Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth? +
The drive usually takes about 705 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth 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 Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth? +
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 Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,840.75 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,847.99 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,838.77 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,927.02 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Town Bush Valley to Van Stadens River Mouth? +
No tollgates are 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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