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Distance from Field to Elfindale

Field to Elfindale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,568.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Field → Elfindale
Road distance
1,568.5 km
974.6 mi • 846.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,225.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 25 min
Return: 34 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,625.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,638.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,924.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,948.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,464.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,480.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,859.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,890.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,558.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,579.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,077.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,119.06
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,568.5 km 17 hrs 25 min
Start Field
Finish Elfindale
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on French Road
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Selby Msimang Road
    1.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto Pine Street North
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    1.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  23. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    2.2 km
  27. Turn right onto De Waal Road
    1.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Princess Vlei Road
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Leo Road
    0.4 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mocke Road
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left
    0.0 km
  32. Turn right
    0.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
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
784.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 42 min • 8 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Field → Elfindale
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Field, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Elfindale, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Field → Elfindale
Field Origin postcode
Not available
Elfindale Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,196.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,275.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,329.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Elfindale → Field
Field ↔ Elfindale
Field to Johannesburg Related trip
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Field to Pretoria Related trip
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Field to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Field -29.62097, 30.37489
Midpoint
784.2 km
Total: 1,568.5 km
Midpoint 784.2 km
1,568.5 km 17 hrs 25 min
Destination Elfindale -34.04158, 18.47681

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,568.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,136.9 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 784.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62097, 30.37489
Midpoint -30.73731, 25.08009
End -34.04158, 18.47681
Destination services

Available in Elfindale

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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 Elfindale
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Elfindale
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Elfindale
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Elfindale
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Elfindale
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Elfindale
3
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Questions 9
How far is Field from Elfindale? +
Field is about 1,568.5 km from Elfindale by road.
How long does it take from Field to Elfindale? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Field to Elfindale 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 Field to Elfindale? +
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 Field to Elfindale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,625.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,638.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,924.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,948.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Field to Elfindale? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Harrismith
From Field To Elfindale
Bethlehem
From Field To Elfindale
: Bloemfontein
From Field To Elfindale
: Cape Town
From Field To Elfindale
: Maitland
From Field To Elfindale
Muizenberg
From Field To Elfindale
Black River Parkway
From Field To Elfindale
Kromboom Parkway
From Field To Elfindale

Route Locations

Start area
Field, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Elfindale, 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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,196.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,275.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,329.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,292.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,389.9 km

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