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Distance from Van Wyk to Maxwele

N Van Wyk → Maxwele
Road distance
958 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R72
Van Wyk to Maxwele is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 958.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
750.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 32 min
Return: 23 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
692 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,927.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,935.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,925.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,018.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,543.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,553.64
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,540.90
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,662.85
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,346.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,360.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,343.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,503.75
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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
-34.0581, 21.1954
End coords Destination point
-31.6478, 28.7049
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Van Wyk Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Maxwele Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Van Wyk → Maxwele
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Car
958 km
11 hrs 32 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
958 km
~14 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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958 km 693 min
Start Van Wyk
Finish Maxwele
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  1. Directions from Van Wyk to Maxwele via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Van Wyk to Maxwele via R72
    Provincial road route R72
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    5.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ladismith Road
    0.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Louwrens Street
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right onto President C. R. Swart street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Warden Street
    0.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Roux Street
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    0.4 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: George
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right
    81.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    10.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    5.8 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    1.5 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    276.1 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  34. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  35. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  36. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  37. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  38. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  39. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  40. Merge slight right
    205.5 km
  41. Turn sharp left
    1.6 km
  42. Turn slight right
    0.4 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Maxwele → Van Wyk Van Wyk to Johannesburg Van Wyk to Pretoria Van Wyk to Cape Town Van Wyk to Durban Johannesburg to Maxwele Pretoria to Maxwele Cape Town to Maxwele
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
—
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 46 min • 5 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maxwele
07:00 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,004.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R191.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,215.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Van Wyk -34.05806, 21.19544
Midpoint
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Total: 958 km
Midpoint —
958 km 693 min
Destination Maxwele -31.64780, 28.70494

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 958 km
Return-cycle span 1916 km
Traversal time 693 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage —

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05806, 21.19544
Midpoint —
End -31.64780, 28.70494
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Questions 9
How far is Van Wyk from Maxwele? +
Van Wyk is about 958 km from Maxwele by road.
How long does it take from Van Wyk to Maxwele? +
The drive usually takes about 693 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Van Wyk to Maxwele 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 Wyk to Maxwele? +
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 Wyk to Maxwele? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,927.80 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,935.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,925.73 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,018.16 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Van Wyk to Maxwele? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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