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Distance from Van Riebeeckstrand to Makavleng

N Van Riebeeckstrand → Makavleng
Road distance
1,335.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N7
Van Riebeeckstrand to Makavleng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,335.4 km in roughly 17 hrs 32 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,025.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 32 min
Start point
Atlantic Avenue
Return: 35 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1052 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,687.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,697.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,684.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,813.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,545.70
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,559.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,541.90
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,711.89
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,665.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,683.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,660.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,884.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
71° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
251° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.6942, 18.4458
End coords Destination point
-30.2422, 28.5389
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Van Riebeeckstrand → Makavleng
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Car
1,335.4 km
17 hrs 32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,335.4 km
~20 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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1,335.4 km 17 hrs 32 min
Start Van Riebeeckstrand
Finish Makavleng
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Van Riebeeckstrand to Makavleng via N7 and N1
    National highway route N7N1
  2. Head on Atlantic Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Napoleon Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Continue left onto Napoleon Avenue
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Napoleon Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto West Coast Road
    3.9 km
  7. Turn left onto Melkbosstrand Road
    8.5 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N7: Cape Town
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    17.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards Monte Vista Boulevard
    450.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    236.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    21.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp right
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    143.5 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Brownlee Street
    70.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grey Street
    96.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Royal Road
    63.6 km
  28. Continue straight onto Tsekong Road
    57.6 km
  29. Turn left
    0.4 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  31. Turn right
    0.0 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  34. Turn left
    0.2 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.1 km
  36. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right
    1.5 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn left
    23.8 km
  40. Turn left
    1.1 km
  41. Turn left
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Makavleng → Van Riebeeckstrand Van Riebeeckstrand to Johannesburg Van Riebeeckstrand to Pretoria Van Riebeeckstrand to Cape Town Van Riebeeckstrand to Durban Johannesburg to Makavleng Pretoria to Makavleng Cape Town to Makavleng
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
667.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 46 min • 8 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
222.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Makavleng
06:57 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,581.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R267.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,875.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Van Riebeeckstrand Start: Atlantic Avenue -33.69417, 18.44583
Midpoint
667.4 km
Total: 1,335.4 km
Midpoint 667.4 km
1,335.4 km 17 hrs 32 min
Destination Makavleng -30.24222, 28.53889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,335.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,670.7 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 667.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.69417, 18.44583
Midpoint -31.37595, 23.99886
End -30.24222, 28.53889
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Questions 9
How far is Van Riebeeckstrand from Makavleng? +
Van Riebeeckstrand is about 1,335.4 km from Makavleng by road.
How long does it take from Van Riebeeckstrand to Makavleng? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Van Riebeeckstrand to Makavleng 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 Van Riebeeckstrand to Makavleng? +
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 Van Riebeeckstrand to Makavleng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,687.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,697.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,684.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,813.22 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Van Riebeeckstrand to Makavleng? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Van Riebeeckstrand To Makavleng
: Paarl
From Van Riebeeckstrand To Makavleng
Monte Vista Boulevard
From Van Riebeeckstrand To Makavleng
: Johannesburg
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Middelburg
From Van Riebeeckstrand To Makavleng
Cradock
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