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Distance from Cape Town to Blythedale Beach

Cape Town to Blythedale Beach is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,700.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 52 min.

N Cape Town → Blythedale Beach
Road distance
1,700.8 km
1,056.9 mi • 918.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,323.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 52 min
Return: 37 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,847.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,860.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,171.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,197.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,756.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,774.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,184.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,218.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,943.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,966.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,506.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,551.11
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
19 hrs 7 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,700.8 km 18 hrs 52 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Blythedale Beach
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  23. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    41.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right towards Blythedale Beach
    0.2 km
  26. Go straight
    0.2 km
  27. Continue straight
    4.2 km
  28. Continue onto Umvoti Drive
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R1,131.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
850.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 26 min • 9 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Blythedale Beach
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Blythedale Beach
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Blythedale Beach
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Blythedale Beach 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 Similar distance
1,328.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,462.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,407.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Blythedale Beach → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Blythedale Beach
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
850.4 km
Total: 1,700.8 km
Midpoint 850.4 km
1,700.8 km 18 hrs 52 min
Destination Blythedale Beach -29.37067, 31.35117

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,700.8 km
Return-cycle span 3,401.7 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 850.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -30.35984, 25.68684
End -29.37067, 31.35117
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Blythedale Beach
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Blythedale Beach
2
  • Shoprite
    Stanger, 4450, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    121 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza, 4449
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Blythedale Beach? +
Cape Town is about 1,700.8 km from Blythedale Beach by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Blythedale Beach? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Blythedale Beach 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 Cape Town to Blythedale Beach? +
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 Cape Town to Blythedale Beach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,847.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,860.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,171.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,197.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Blythedale Beach? +
Yes. There are 30 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

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
: Senekal
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
Theunissen
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
: Durban
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
: Port Shepstone
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
King Shaka International Airport
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach
Stanger
From Cape Town To Blythedale Beach

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Blythedale Beach
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,328.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,462.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,407.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,424.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,522.3 km

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