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Distance from Richmond to Doornkloof

Richmond to Doornkloof is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 638.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 21 min.

N Richmond → Doornkloof
Road distance
638.8 km
397.0 mi • 344.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
531.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 21 min
Return: 14 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,069.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,074.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,191.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,200.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,411.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,417.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,571.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,584.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,856.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,865.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,068.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,084.98
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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638.8 km 7 hrs 21 min
Start Richmond
Finish Doornkloof
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    177.7 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  6. Turn right
    31.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  8. Turn right
    9.9 km
  9. Turn right
    32.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right towards N7
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left
    1.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Graan Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Koring Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Doorn Street
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
319.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 40 min • 3 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richmond → Doornkloof
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richmond
Destination area Arrival
Doornkloof, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richmond → Doornkloof
Richmond Origin postcode
Not available
Doornkloof 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
266.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
400.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
345.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Doornkloof → Richmond
Richmond ↔ Doornkloof
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Richmond to Cape Town Related trip
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Atlas Route Specification

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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
319.3 km
Total: 638.8 km
Midpoint 319.3 km
638.8 km 7 hrs 21 min
Destination Doornkloof -33.15583, 18.67389

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 638.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,277.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 319.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -33.10014, 21.47310
End -33.15583, 18.67389
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Doornkloof? +
Richmond is about 638.8 km from Doornkloof by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Doornkloof? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Doornkloof 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 Richmond to Doornkloof? +
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 Richmond to Doornkloof? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,069.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,074.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,191.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,200.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Doornkloof? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Richmond To Doornkloof
: Moorreesburg
From Richmond To Doornkloof

Route Locations

Start area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Doornkloof, 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: 266.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 400.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 345.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 362.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 460.3 km

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