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Distance from Blue Downs to Van Stadens Pass

Blue Downs to Van Stadens Pass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 685.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Blue Downs → Van Stadens Pass
Road distance
685.0 km
425.6 mi • 369.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
598.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 14 min
Return: 16 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,146.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,152.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,277.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,287.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,512.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,520.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,685.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,698.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,990.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,000.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,217.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,235.51
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Van Stadens Pass
12.8°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.4°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
5%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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685.0 km 8 hrs 14 min
Start Blue Downs
Finish Van Stadens Pass
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  1. Head on Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Vulcan Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Downs Way
    1.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Forest Drive
    1.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.1 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    351.8 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
    181.8 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.5 km
  31. Turn right
    0.2 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cape Road
    5.8 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
342.0 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Blue Downs → Van Stadens Pass
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Blue Downs, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Blue Downs → Van Stadens Pass
Blue Downs Origin postcode
Not available
Van Stadens Pass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
312.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
446.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
391.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Van Stadens Pass → Blue Downs
Blue Downs ↔ Van Stadens Pass
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Blue Downs to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Blue Downs -34.00000, 18.69750
Midpoint
342.0 km
Total: 685.0 km
Midpoint 342.0 km
685.0 km 8 hrs 14 min
Destination Van Stadens Pass -33.91053, 25.18105

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 685.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,369.9 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 342.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00000, 18.69750
Midpoint -34.17729, 21.89888
End -33.91053, 25.18105
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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Van Stadens Pass
2
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Questions 9
How far is Blue Downs from Van Stadens Pass? +
Blue Downs is about 685.0 km from Van Stadens Pass by road.
How long does it take from Blue Downs to Van Stadens Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs to Van Stadens Pass 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 Blue Downs to Van Stadens Pass? +
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 Blue Downs to Van Stadens Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,146.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,152.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,277.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,287.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs to Van Stadens Pass? +
Yes. There are 3 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Blue Downs Way
From Blue Downs To Van Stadens Pass
Khayelitsha
From Blue Downs To Van Stadens Pass
: Somerset
From Blue Downs To Van Stadens Pass
: George
From Blue Downs To Van Stadens Pass
Port Elizabeth
From Blue Downs To Van Stadens Pass
: Knysna
From Blue Downs To Van Stadens Pass
: Thornhill
From Blue Downs To Van Stadens Pass
Hankey
From Blue Downs To Van Stadens Pass

Route Locations

Start area
Blue Downs, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern 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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 312.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 446.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 391.9 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 506.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 408.5 km

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