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Distance from Beaches to Glenashley

Beaches to Glenashley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,251.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 1 min.

N Beaches → Glenashley
Road distance
1,251.6 km
777.7 mi • 675.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
922.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 1 min
Return: 30 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,095.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,105.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,333.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,352.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,764.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,777.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,079.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,104.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,637.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,654.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,051.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,084.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 1 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 16 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,251.6 km 15 hrs 1 min
Start Beaches
Finish Glenashley
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.9 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  6. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    1.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    276.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  20. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  23. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  24. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  25. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  26. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.9 km
  28. Turn left onto Anton Lembede Street towards Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Julius Nyerere Avenue towards North Coast
    0.9 km
  30. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  31. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  32. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  33. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.9 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Glenashley
    0.1 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork towards Glenashley
    0.1 km
  36. Go straight onto Aubrey Drive
    0.3 km
  37. Continue straight onto Marion Avenue
    0.2 km
  38. Turn left onto Davallen Avenue
    0.1 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lindsay Drive
    0.1 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R500.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
625.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 30 min • 7 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Beaches → Glenashley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Beaches, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Glenashley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Beaches → Glenashley
Beaches Origin postcode
Not available
Glenashley Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
879.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,013.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
958.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Glenashley → Beaches
Beaches ↔ Glenashley
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Beaches to Pretoria Related trip
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Beaches to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaches -34.00578, 22.65907
Midpoint
625.7 km
Total: 1,251.6 km
Midpoint 625.7 km
1,251.6 km 15 hrs 1 min
Destination Glenashley -29.76028, 31.05667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,251.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,503.1 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 625.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00578, 22.65907
Midpoint -32.74801, 28.01312
End -29.76028, 31.05667
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Glenashley
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Glenashley
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Glenashley
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Glenashley
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Glenashley
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Glenashley
1
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Questions 9
How far is Beaches from Glenashley? +
Beaches is about 1,251.6 km from Glenashley by road.
How long does it take from Beaches to Glenashley? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaches to Glenashley 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 Beaches to Glenashley? +
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 Beaches to Glenashley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,095.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,105.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,333.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,352.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaches to Glenashley? +
Yes. There are 11 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

Protea Lane
From Beaches To Glenashley
: Port Elizabeth
From Beaches To Glenashley
: Grahamstown
From Beaches To Glenashley
: Port Alfred
From Beaches To Glenashley
Expressway
From Beaches To Glenashley
: Durban
From Beaches To Glenashley
Pietermaritzburg
From Beaches To Glenashley
Coast
From Beaches To Glenashley

Route Locations

Start area
Beaches, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Glenashley
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 879.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,013.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 958.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 975.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,073.0 km

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