Distance from Grand Central to Cliff

Grand Central to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 524.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grand Central → Cliff

Road distance

524.6 km

325.9 mi • 283.2 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

427.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 35 min

Return: 13 hrs 11 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

6 hrs 35 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R878.10

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R882.26

See more fuel details from Grand Central to Cliff

Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for Cliff

5.2°C

Overcast

Feels like Perceived temperature

3.2°C

Day range High / low

H 9° • L 5°

Rain chance Today's probability

10%

Wind 10m wind speed

3 km/h

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Leave → Arrival time loading…

Accommodation

Where to stay near Cliff

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Grand Central

Finish Cliff

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.1 km
Turn right onto New Road

1.6 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

6.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

22.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

58.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork

385.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

5.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

1.2 km
Turn left

16.1 km
Go straight

19.0 km
Turn right

6.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 32

Known total R1,379.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

262.7 km

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Grand Central → Cliff

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Start area Origin

Grand Central, Gauteng

Destination area Arrival

Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Grand Central → Cliff

Grand Central Origin postcode

Not available

Cliff Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Johannesburg to Polokwane

3 other similar routes

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

231.5 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

248.1 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

152.1 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Cliff → Grand Central

Grand Central ↔ Cliff

Grand Central to Johannesburg Related trip

Open

Grand Central to Pretoria Related trip

Open

Grand Central to Cape Town Related trip

Open

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Grand Central -25.98899, 28.14356

Midpoint

262.7 km

Total: 524.6 km

Midpoint 262.7 km

524.6 km 6 hrs 35 min

Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 524.6 km

Return-cycle span 1,049.1 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 35 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 262.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.98899, 28.14356

Midpoint -28.06279, 29.02163

End -29.52981, 29.83861

Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9

How far is Grand Central from Cliff? +

Grand Central is about 524.6 km from Cliff by road.

How long does it take from Grand Central to Cliff? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Grand Central to Cliff in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Grand Central to Cliff? +

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 Grand Central to Cliff? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R878.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R882.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R978.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R986.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Grand Central to Cliff? +

Yes. There are 32 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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.

Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance.Africa editorial blog.

Open blog

Best Places to Visit in South Africa: 15 Destinations Worth the Drive April 2026 Fuel Price in South Africa - Petrol and Diesel Change Explained Kruger National Park Travel Guide - Gates, Drive Times, Best Months and Safari Tips Garden Route Travel - Best Stops from Mossel Bay to Storms River

Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling

Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: Johannesburg

From Grand Central To Cliff

: Germiston

From Grand Central To Cliff

Durban

From Grand Central To Cliff

Roodepoort

From Grand Central To Cliff

Bloemfontein

From Grand Central To Cliff

ern Bypass

From Grand Central To Cliff

Currys Post

From Grand Central To Cliff

Lions River

From Grand Central To Cliff

Route Locations

Start area

Grand Central, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Cliff, 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

About 293.1 km Difference: 231.5 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

About 276.4 km Difference: 248.1 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 152.1 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 286.0 km

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province

About 155.2 km Difference: 369.4 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Cliff to Grand Central

Grand Central to Johannesburg Grand Central to Pretoria Grand Central to Cape Town Grand Central to Durban Johannesburg to Cliff Pretoria to Cliff Cape Town to Cliff Durban to Cliff

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance.Africa and fuel.distance.africa, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre

Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →

Distance.Africa combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.