Distance from University Estate to Willow Park

N University Estate → Willow Park

Road distance

1,022.6 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R72

University Estate to Willow Park is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,022.6 km in roughly 12 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

873.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 10 min

Start point

Ritchie Street

End point

Fir Avenue

Return: 24 hrs 21 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

730 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 40 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,999.62

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,001.83

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

86° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

266° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9376, 18.4516

End coords Destination point

-33.0411, 27.8161

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C University Estate Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Willow Park Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

University Estate → Willow Park

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Car

1,022.6 km

12 hrs 10 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,022.6 km

~15 hrs 43 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 14 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → ELS (1 hr 43 min)
🚗 1 km from East London Airport
↑ 8 hrs 40 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from University Estate to Willow Park

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Hotel Near University Estate

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 3 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 3 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near University Estate

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 4 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 4 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start University Estate

Finish Willow Park

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from University Estate to Willow Park via N2

National highway N2
Directions from University Estate to Willow Park via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Ritchie Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Beatty Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Upper Roodebloem Road

0.3 km
Go straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

376.1 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

225.5 km
Turn left onto Bentley Avenue

0.5 km
Turn right onto Viscount Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left onto Fir Avenue

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

510.7 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 5 min • 6 hrs 5 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

73.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

170.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

55.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Willow Park

07:07 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

07:07

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,274.26

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.45

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R204.51

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,499.22

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (31)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin University Estate Start: Ritchie Street -33.93758, 18.45161

Midpoint

510.7 km

Total: 1,022.6 km

Midpoint 510.7 km

1,022.6 km 12 hrs 10 min

Destination Willow Park End: Fir Avenue -33.04111, 27.81611

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 1,022.6 km

Return-cycle span 2,045.1 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 10 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 510.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93758, 18.45161

Midpoint -34.04425, 23.30804

End -33.04111, 27.81611

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Questions 9

How far is University Estate from Willow Park? +

University Estate is about 1,022.6 km from Willow Park by road.

How long does it take from University Estate to Willow Park? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from University Estate to Willow Park 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 University Estate to Willow Park? +

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 University Estate to Willow Park? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,057.78 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,065.88 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,055.57 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,154.23 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from University Estate to Willow Park? +

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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