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Distance from Church Square to Engen Vryheid

Church Square to Engen Vryheid is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,582.3 km in roughly 18 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Church Square → Engen Vryheid
Road distance
1,582.3 km
983.2 mi • 854.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,360.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 3 min
Return: 36 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,648.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,661.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,950.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,974.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,494.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,511.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,893.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,924.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,598.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,620.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,122.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,164.16
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Engen Vryheid
20.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.8°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
48%
Wind 10m wind speed
14 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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1,582.3 km 18 hrs 3 min
Start Church Square
Finish Engen Vryheid
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Parliament Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  5. Go straight
    0.1 km
  6. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right
    66.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left
    12.3 km
  19. Turn left
    2.5 km
  20. Turn right
    61.9 km
  21. Turn right
    26.4 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Victoria Street
    7.4 km
  24. Continue straight
    62.8 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
791.0 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 1 min • 9 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Church Square → Engen Vryheid
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Church Square, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Engen Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Church Square → Engen Vryheid
Church Square Origin postcode
Not available
Engen Vryheid Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,209.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,289.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,305.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Engen Vryheid → Church Square
Church Square ↔ Engen Vryheid
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Church Square -33.92506, 18.42148
Midpoint
791.0 km
Total: 1,582.3 km
Midpoint 791.0 km
1,582.3 km 18 hrs 3 min
Destination Engen Vryheid -27.78089, 30.76383

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,582.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,164.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 791.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92506, 18.42148
Midpoint -30.64563, 25.21476
End -27.78089, 30.76383
Destination services

Available in Engen Vryheid

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
6
  • Engen
    Vryheid
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Engen Vryheid
1
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Questions 9
How far is Church Square from Engen Vryheid? +
Church Square is about 1,582.3 km from Engen Vryheid by road.
How long does it take from Church Square to Engen Vryheid? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Church Square to Engen Vryheid 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 Church Square to Engen Vryheid? +
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 Church Square to Engen Vryheid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,648.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,661.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,950.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,974.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Church Square to Engen Vryheid? +
Yes. There are 9 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

: Foreshore
From Church Square To Engen Vryheid
: Paarl
From Church Square To Engen Vryheid
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Church Square To Engen Vryheid
: Johannesburg
From Church Square To Engen Vryheid
: Senekal
From Church Square To Engen Vryheid
Theunissen
From Church Square To Engen Vryheid
: Bergville
From Church Square To Engen Vryheid

Route Locations

Start area
Church Square, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Engen Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 1,209.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,289.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,305.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,343.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,403.7 km

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