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Distance from Observatory to Coast

Observatory to Coast is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 44 min.

N Observatory → Coast
Road distance
255.3 km
158.6 mi • 137.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
212.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 44 min
Return: 7 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R427.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R429.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R476.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R479.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R563.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R628.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R633.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R741.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R833.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 59 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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255.3 km 3 hrs 44 min
Start Observatory
Finish Coast
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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
    5.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Old Road to Klawer
    16.5 km
  22. Turn right
    3.4 km
  23. Turn right
    5.4 km
  24. Turn right
    2.7 km
  25. 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
127.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Observatory → Coast
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Observatory
Destination area Arrival
Coast, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Observatory → Coast
Observatory 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
117.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
16.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
155.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Coast → Observatory
Observatory ↔ Coast
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint
127.8 km
Total: 255.3 km
Midpoint 127.8 km
255.3 km 3 hrs 44 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 255.3 km
Return-cycle span 510.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 9.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint -32.89977, 18.77013
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Observatory from Coast? +
Observatory is about 255.3 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Observatory to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Observatory to Coast in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Observatory 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 Observatory to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R427.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R429.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R476.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R479.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Observatory to Coast? +
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 Coast
Black River Parkway
From Observatory To Coast
: Paarl
From Observatory To Coast
: Goodwood
From Observatory To Coast
Malmesbury
From Observatory To Coast
: Citrusdal
From Observatory To Coast
: Clanwilliam
From Observatory To Coast
Lambert's Bay
From Observatory To Coast

Route Locations

Start area
Observatory
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: 117.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 16.7 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 155.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 162.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 201.2 km

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