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Distance from Beacon Way to Plettenberg Bay

Beacon Way to Plettenberg Bay is a short everyday drive, covering about 1.5 km in roughly 2 min.

N Beacon Way → Plettenberg Bay
Road distance
1.5 km
0.9 mi • 0.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 min
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
40.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4.97
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1.5 km 2 min
Start Beacon Way
Finish Plettenberg Bay
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Beacon Way
    0.9 km
  2. Continue straight onto Main Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Hill Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Hill Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Toplis Street
    0.1 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
0.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Beacon Way → Plettenberg Bay
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Beacon Way, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Beacon Way → Plettenberg Bay
Beacon Way Origin postcode
Not available
Plettenberg Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
George to Knysna
3 other similar routes
George to Knysna Same province
53.0 km
38.7 km
40.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Plettenberg Bay → Beacon Way
Beacon Way ↔ Plettenberg Bay
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beacon Way -34.04234, 23.37063
Midpoint
0.8 km
Total: 1.5 km
Midpoint 0.8 km
1.5 km 2 min
Destination Plettenberg Bay -34.05278, 23.36944

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 1.5 km
Return-cycle span 3.0 km
Traversal time 2 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 393.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 0.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04234, 23.37063
Midpoint -34.04825, 23.37015
End -34.05278, 23.36944
Destination services

Available in Plettenberg Bay

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Plettenberg Bay
1
  • Murray High School
    Murray High School, Skosana Street, Bitou Ward 6, Bitou Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Plettenberg Bay
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Plettenberg Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Plettenberg Bay
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Plettenberg Bay
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Plettenberg Bay
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Plettenberg Bay
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Plettenberg Bay

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Garden Route beach base
Standout Beaches, adventure and a polished coast stay
Plettenberg Bay pairs long beaches with outdoor adventure and a more polished holiday feel, making it one of the strongest leisure stops on the Garden Route.
Best for Who this destination suits
Beach holiday Outdoor adventure Garden Route stop Family coast trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The experience changes between central Plett, Robberg-side stays, Keurbooms-side accommodation and properties further inland toward the N2.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Official Plett Tourism covers accommodation, restaurants, activities, festivals and events
Strong year-round outdoor appeal
Well placed between Garden Route coast and Tsitsikamma direction
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Questions 8
How far is Beacon Way from Plettenberg Bay? +
Beacon Way is about 1.5 km from Plettenberg Bay by road.
How long does it take from Beacon Way to Plettenberg Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beacon Way to Plettenberg Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beacon Way to Plettenberg Bay? +
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 Beacon Way to Plettenberg Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beacon Way to Plettenberg Bay? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Beacon Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
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.

George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 53.0 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 38.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 40.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 52.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 91.1 km

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