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Distance from Mbekweni to Coast

Mbekweni to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,064.1 km in roughly 15 hrs 20 min.

N Mbekweni → Coast
Road distance
1,064.1 km
661.2 mi • 574.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
838.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 20 min
Return: 30 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,781.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,789.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,984.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,000.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,350.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,361.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,618.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,639.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,092.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,107.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,444.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,472.91
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,064.1 km 15 hrs 20 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Coast
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  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. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    36.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    29.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    35.7 km
  14. Turn left
    36.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    78.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  17. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.8 km
  18. Merge slight right
    118.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    111.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.4 km
  22. Turn right
    146.3 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    6.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    214.8 km
  26. Continue straight
    21.5 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  30. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  31. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  34. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  35. Turn left
    27.8 km
  36. Turn left
    32.7 km
  37. Turn left
    3.4 km
  38. Turn right
    5.4 km
  39. Turn right
    2.7 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
531.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 40 min • 7 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Coast
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Coast, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Coast
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Coast 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
691.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
771.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
825.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Coast → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Coast
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
531.7 km
Total: 1,064.1 km
Midpoint 531.7 km
1,064.1 km 15 hrs 20 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,064.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,128.2 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 531.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -30.57605, 22.97338
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Coast? +
Mbekweni is about 1,064.1 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Coast 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 Coast? +
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 Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,781.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,789.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,984.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,000.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Coast? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Mbekweni To Coast

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast, 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: 691.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 771.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 825.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 787.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 885.5 km

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