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Distance from Newlands to Cliff

Newlands to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 834.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 57 min.

N Newlands → Cliff
Road distance
834.4 km
518.5 mi • 450.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
635.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 57 min
Return: 19 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,396.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,403.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,555.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,568.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,842.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,851.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,053.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,069.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,424.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,436.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,701.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,723.28
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cliff
11.4°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.2°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 6°
Rain chance Today's probability
33%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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834.4 km 9 hrs 57 min
Start Newlands
Finish Cliff
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    2.9 km
  7. Turn slight left
    1.7 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    267.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  20. Turn left
    16.1 km
  21. Go straight
    19.0 km
  22. Turn right
    6.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 64
Known total R2,386.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 64 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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 -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
417.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 58 min • 4 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Newlands → Cliff
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Newlands
Destination area Arrival
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Newlands → Cliff
Newlands Origin postcode
Not available
Cliff Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
558.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
541.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
462.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Cliff → Newlands
Newlands ↔ Cliff
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
417.9 km
Total: 834.4 km
Midpoint 417.9 km
834.4 km 9 hrs 57 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 834.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,668.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 417.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -26.79759, 28.45434
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Newlands from Cliff? +
Newlands is about 834.4 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to Cliff 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 Newlands 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 Newlands to Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,396.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,403.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,555.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,568.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 64 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Newlands To Cliff
Polokwane Bypass
From Newlands To Cliff
: Johannesburg
From Newlands To Cliff
: Germiston
From Newlands To Cliff
Durban
From Newlands To Cliff
Roodepoort
From Newlands To Cliff
Bloemfontein
From Newlands To Cliff
ern Bypass
From Newlands To Cliff
Currys Post
From Newlands To Cliff
Lions River
From Newlands To Cliff

Route Locations

Start area
Newlands
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 Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 558.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 541.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 462.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 595.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 679.9 km

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