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Distance from Leuven to Cliff

Leuven to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 475.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Leuven → Cliff
Road distance
475.1 km
295.2 mi • 256.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
347.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 25 min
Return: 12 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R795.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R799.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R886.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R893.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,049.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,054.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,169.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,178.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,380.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,387.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,538.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,550.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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475.1 km 6 hrs 25 min
Start Leuven
Finish Cliff
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Leuven Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Toulouse Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Braam Fisher Drive
    1.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.1 km
  7. Turn left
    53.8 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    2.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    154.5 km
  15. Turn left
    2.6 km
  16. Turn right
    12.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right
    114.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  22. Turn left
    16.1 km
  23. Go straight
    19.0 km
  24. Turn right
    6.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
237.9 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 12 min • 3 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Leuven → Cliff
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Leuven → Cliff
Leuven Origin postcode
Not available
Cliff Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
198.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
182.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
102.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cliff → Leuven
Leuven ↔ Cliff
Leuven to Johannesburg Related trip
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Leuven to Pretoria Related trip
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Leuven to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leuven -26.47109, 29.11977
Midpoint
237.9 km
Total: 475.1 km
Midpoint 237.9 km
475.1 km 6 hrs 25 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 475.1 km
Return-cycle span 950.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 237.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47109, 29.11977
Midpoint -28.14285, 29.97263
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Leuven from Cliff? +
Leuven is about 475.1 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Leuven to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leuven to Cliff in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Leuven 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 Leuven to Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R795.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R799.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R886.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R893.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leuven to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 10 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.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Leuven To Cliff
Currys Post
From Leuven To Cliff
Lions River
From Leuven To Cliff

Route Locations

Start area
Leuven, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 198.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 182.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 102.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 236.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 320.7 km

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