South Africa route platform Distance.Africa Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Oudtshoorn to Smithfield

Oudtshoorn to Smithfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 655.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 10 min.

N Oudtshoorn → Smithfield
Road distance
655.3 km
407.2 mi • 353.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
554.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 10 min
Return: 16 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,097.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,102.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,222.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,231.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,447.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,454.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,612.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,625.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,904.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,913.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,121.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,138.78
See more fuel details from Oudtshoorn to Smithfield
Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Smithfield
Live weather unavailable
Showing drive timing instead
Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 25 min
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Smithfield

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

655.3 km 8 hrs 10 min
Start Oudtshoorn
Finish Smithfield
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint John Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Baron van Reede Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street towards N12: Beaufort West
    174.3 km
  5. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    354.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right
    0.9 km
  11. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight
    78.1 km
  13. Turn left
    34.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Brand Street
    0.8 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
327.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 5 min • 4 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Oudtshoorn → Smithfield
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Oudtshoorn
Destination area Arrival
Smithfield
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Oudtshoorn → Smithfield
Oudtshoorn Origin postcode
Not available
Smithfield 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
282.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
416.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
362.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smithfield → Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn ↔ Smithfield
Open
Oudtshoorn to Pretoria Related trip
Open
Open
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oudtshoorn -33.59030, 22.20421
Midpoint
327.7 km
Total: 655.3 km
Midpoint 327.7 km
655.3 km 8 hrs 10 min
Destination Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 655.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,310.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 327.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.59030, 22.20421
Midpoint -31.50922, 23.62235
End -30.21722, 26.53028
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Oudtshoorn from Smithfield? +
Oudtshoorn is about 655.3 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Oudtshoorn to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oudtshoorn to Smithfield 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 Oudtshoorn to Smithfield? +
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 Oudtshoorn to Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,097.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,102.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,222.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,231.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oudtshoorn to Smithfield? +
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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance.Africa editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: Beaufort
From Oudtshoorn To Smithfield
: Johannesburg
From Oudtshoorn To Smithfield
Bethulie
From Oudtshoorn To Smithfield
Gariep Dam
From Oudtshoorn To Smithfield
Vanderstad
From Oudtshoorn To Smithfield

Route Locations

Start area
Oudtshoorn
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Smithfield
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 282.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 416.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 362.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 378.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 476.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Smithfield to Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn to Johannesburg Oudtshoorn to Pretoria Oudtshoorn to Cape Town Oudtshoorn to Durban Johannesburg to Smithfield Pretoria to Smithfield Cape Town to Smithfield Durban to Smithfield

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance.Africa and fuel.distance.africa, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance.Africa. All rights reserved.

Distance.Africa combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.