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Distance from A2 Canterbury to Oriel

A2 Canterbury to Oriel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 14 min.

N A2 Canterbury → Oriel
Road distance
538.9 km
334.8 mi • 290.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
476.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 14 min
Return: 12 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R902.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R906.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,004.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,013.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,190.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,195.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,325.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,336.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,566.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,573.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,744.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,758.72
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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538.9 km 6 hrs 14 min
Start A2 Canterbury
Finish Oriel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Canterbury
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Montague
    0.2 km
  3. Continue onto Montague
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Carol Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. Continue slight left onto Springside Road
    2.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Stonewall Road
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Shongweni Road
    1.8 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road
    0.2 km
  10. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  11. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    4.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    211.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    63.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Oriel
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards M40: Oriel
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Kloof Road
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto The Parade
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 26
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
269.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
A2 Canterbury → Oriel
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
A2 Canterbury, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Oriel
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
A2 Canterbury → Oriel
A2 Canterbury Origin postcode
Not available
Oriel Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
245.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
262.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
166.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Oriel → A2 Canterbury
A2 Canterbury ↔ Oriel
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Route sheet

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Origin A2 Canterbury -29.77303, 30.78935
Midpoint
269.9 km
Total: 538.9 km
Midpoint 269.9 km
538.9 km 6 hrs 14 min
Destination Oriel -26.18611, 28.13139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 538.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,077.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77303, 30.78935
Midpoint -28.30821, 29.15399
End -26.18611, 28.13139
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Oriel
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Questions 9
How far is A2 Canterbury from Oriel? +
A2 Canterbury is about 538.9 km from Oriel by road.
How long does it take from A2 Canterbury to Oriel? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A2 Canterbury to Oriel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A2 Canterbury to Oriel? +
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 A2 Canterbury to Oriel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R902.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R906.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,004.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,013.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A2 Canterbury to Oriel? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Canterbury
From A2 Canterbury To Oriel
Montague
From A2 Canterbury To Oriel
: Pietermaritzburg
From A2 Canterbury To Oriel
: Oriel
From A2 Canterbury To Oriel
Pretoria
From A2 Canterbury To Oriel
Malvern
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The Parade
From A2 Canterbury To Oriel

Route Locations

Start area
A2 Canterbury, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Oriel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 245.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 262.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 166.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 383.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 300.3 km

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