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Distance from Observatory to Clanwilliam

Observatory to Clanwilliam is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 225.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 36 min.

N Observatory → Clanwilliam
Road distance
225.5 km
140.1 mi • 121.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 36 min
Return: 5 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R377.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R379.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R420.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R423.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R498.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R500.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R554.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R559.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R655.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R658.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R730.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R736.09
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Clanwilliam
11.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.6°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 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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225.5 km 2 hrs 36 min
Start Observatory
Finish Clanwilliam
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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
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Fir Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Fir Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.6 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    0.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  10. Merge slight right
    1.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    116.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    37.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    57.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R364: Clanwilliam
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right
    2.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Arnold Street
    0.1 km
  24. 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
113.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Observatory → Clanwilliam
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Observatory
Destination area Arrival
Clanwilliam, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Observatory → Clanwilliam
Observatory Origin postcode
Not available
Clanwilliam Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
125.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
132.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
13.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Clanwilliam → Observatory
Observatory ↔ Clanwilliam
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint
113.0 km
Total: 225.5 km
Midpoint 113.0 km
225.5 km 2 hrs 36 min
Destination Clanwilliam -32.17855, 18.89104

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 225.5 km
Return-cycle span 451.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 113.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint -33.02282, 18.73403
End -32.17855, 18.89104
Destination services

Available in Clanwilliam

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

Service groups 4
Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Clanwilliam
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Clanwilliam
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Clanwilliam
3
  • Usave
    Clanwilliam, 8135, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    Clanwilliam, 8135, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Clanwilliam, 8120, Western Cape
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Clanwilliam
1
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Questions 9
How far is Observatory from Clanwilliam? +
Observatory is about 225.5 km from Clanwilliam by road.
How long does it take from Observatory to Clanwilliam? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Observatory to Clanwilliam in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Observatory to Clanwilliam? +
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 Clanwilliam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R377.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R379.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R420.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R423.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Observatory to Clanwilliam? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Liesbeek Parkway
From Observatory To Clanwilliam
Black River Parkway
From Observatory To Clanwilliam
: Paarl
From Observatory To Clanwilliam
: Goodwood
From Observatory To Clanwilliam
Malmesbury
From Observatory To Clanwilliam
: Citrusdal
From Observatory To Clanwilliam
: Clanwilliam
From Observatory To Clanwilliam
Lambert's Bay
From Observatory To Clanwilliam

Route Locations

Start area
Observatory
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Clanwilliam, 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 Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 125.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 132.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 13.0 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 146.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 171.5 km

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