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Distance from Observatory to Berea

Observatory to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,034.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 24 min.

N Observatory → Berea
Road distance
1,034.9 km
643.0 mi • 558.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
882.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 24 min
Return: 24 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,732.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,740.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,929.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,945.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,285.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,296.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,546.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,566.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,007.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,021.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,350.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,377.60
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Berea
13.8°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.3°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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Start, destination and route line.

1,034.9 km 12 hrs 24 min
Start Observatory
Finish Berea
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lower Main Road
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    375.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    10.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    5.8 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    276.1 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    235.3 km
  26. Turn left onto Oxford Street
    2.6 km
  27. Turn right onto Lukin Road
    1.0 km
  28. Continue straight onto Pearce Road
    0.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Pearce Road
    0.3 km
  31. Turn left onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  34. 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
516.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 12 min • 6 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Observatory → Berea
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Observatory
Destination area Arrival
Berea, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Observatory → Berea
Observatory Origin postcode
Not available
Berea 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 Similar distance
662.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
796.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
856.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Berea → Observatory
Observatory ↔ Berea
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint
516.9 km
Total: 1,034.9 km
Midpoint 516.9 km
1,034.9 km 12 hrs 24 min
Destination Berea -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,034.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,069.8 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 516.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint -34.03209, 23.37519
End -32.99028, 27.91722
Destination services

Available in Berea

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 Observatory from Berea? +
Observatory is about 1,034.9 km from Berea by road.
How long does it take from Observatory to Berea? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Observatory 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 Observatory 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 Observatory to Berea? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,732.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,740.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,929.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,945.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Observatory 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town International Airport
From Observatory To Berea
Somerset
From Observatory To Berea
Settlers Way
From Observatory To Berea
: George
From Observatory To Berea
Port Elizabeth
From Observatory To Berea
: Knysna
From Observatory To Berea
: Grahamstown
From Observatory To Berea
: Port Alfred
From Observatory To Berea

Route Locations

Start area
Observatory
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

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About 293.1 km Difference: 741.8 km
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