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Distance from Mbekweni to Beaches

Mbekweni to Beaches is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 794.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 5 min.

N Mbekweni → Beaches
Road distance
794.6 km
493.8 mi • 429.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
606.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 5 min
Return: 22 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,330.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,336.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,481.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,493.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,755.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,763.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,955.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,971.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,309.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,320.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,572.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,593.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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794.6 km 11 hrs 5 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Beaches
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    38.2 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    46.3 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Grey Street
    55.3 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Taylor Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Van der Walt Street
    0.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Coligny Street
    0.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Smit Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Queenstown Road
    37.0 km
  19. Turn right
    31.7 km
  20. Continue right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    85.2 km
  21. Take the ramp right
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    101.5 km
  23. Continue straight
    4.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  26. Continue left onto Church Street
    247.5 km
  27. Continue straight
    70.6 km
  28. Continue straight
    22.1 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Davidson Road
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Davidson Road
    1.1 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Courtenay Street
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Courtenay Street
    1.5 km
  35. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  36. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  38. Continue
    10.6 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    2.9 km
  41. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  42. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
397.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 32 min • 5 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Beaches
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Beaches, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Beaches
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Beaches Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
422.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
556.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
501.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Beaches → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Beaches
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
397.3 km
Total: 794.6 km
Midpoint 397.3 km
794.6 km 11 hrs 5 min
Destination Beaches -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 794.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,589.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 397.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -32.00316, 24.66324
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Beaches? +
Mbekweni is about 794.6 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Beaches 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 Mbekweni to Beaches? +
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 Mbekweni to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,330.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,336.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,481.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,493.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Beaches? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: George
From Mbekweni To Beaches
Blanco
From Mbekweni To Beaches
: Knysna
From Mbekweni To Beaches
Protea Lane
From Mbekweni To Beaches

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beaches, 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: 422.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 556.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 501.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 518.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 616.1 km

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