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Distance from Kaapstad to Berea

Kaapstad to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,039.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kaapstad → Berea
Road distance
1,039.8 km
646.1 mi • 561.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
887.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 30 min
Return: 25 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,740.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,748.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,939.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,954.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,296.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,307.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,558.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,579.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,022.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,036.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,366.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,393.75
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Berea
13.9°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.4°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 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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1,039.8 km 12 hrs 30 min
Start Kaapstad
Finish Berea
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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. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    10.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.5 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    276.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    235.3 km
  29. Turn left onto Oxford Street
    2.6 km
  30. Turn right onto Lukin Road
    1.0 km
  31. Continue straight onto Pearce Road
    0.5 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Pearce Road
    0.3 km
  34. Turn left onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  35. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  36. Turn left onto Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
519.3 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 15 min • 6 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kaapstad → Berea
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Kaapstad, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Berea, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kaapstad → Berea
Kaapstad Origin postcode
Not available
Berea 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
667.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
801.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
861.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Berea → Kaapstad
Kaapstad ↔ Berea
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Kaapstad to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kaapstad -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
519.3 km
Total: 1,039.8 km
Midpoint 519.3 km
1,039.8 km 12 hrs 30 min
Destination Berea -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,039.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,079.7 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 519.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.04885, 23.35940
End -32.99028, 27.91722
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Banza Bay Road, East London, 5205, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Berea
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Berea
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Berea
2
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Questions 9
How far is Kaapstad from Berea? +
Kaapstad is about 1,039.8 km from Berea by road.
How long does it take from Kaapstad to Berea? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kaapstad to Berea 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 Kaapstad to Berea? +
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 Kaapstad to Berea? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,740.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,748.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,939.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,954.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kaapstad to Berea? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Kaapstad, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Berea, 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: 667.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 801.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 861.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 746.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 763.4 km

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