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Distance from Richmond to Gallery Lane

Richmond to Gallery Lane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 640.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 10 min.

N Richmond → Gallery Lane
Road distance
640.5 km
398.0 mi • 345.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
580.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 10 min
Return: 14 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,072.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,077.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,194.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,204.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,414.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,421.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,576.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,588.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,861.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,870.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,073.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,090.53
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Gallery Lane
13.4°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.8°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
80%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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640.5 km 7 hrs 10 min
Start Richmond
Finish Gallery Lane
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    388.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    15.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    6.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    2.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Morgenster Road
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Weltevreden Parkway
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
320.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richmond → Gallery Lane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richmond
Destination area Arrival
Gallery Lane, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richmond → Gallery Lane
Richmond Origin postcode
Not available
Gallery Lane 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
268.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
402.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
347.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gallery Lane → Richmond
Richmond ↔ Gallery Lane
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
320.1 km
Total: 640.5 km
Midpoint 320.1 km
640.5 km 7 hrs 10 min
Destination Gallery Lane -34.04665, 18.58934

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 640.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,281.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 320.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -33.10109, 21.46460
End -34.04665, 18.58934
Destination services

Available in Gallery Lane

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gallery Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Gallery Lane
2
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Strandfontien Way, Cape Town, 7941, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Gallery Lane
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gallery Lane
6
  • Checkers
    Cnr Morgenster Road & Weltevreden Parkway, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Lentegeur, 7780, Western Cape
  • Bonjour
    Cape Town, 7785
  • Shoprite
    Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
  • Bonjour
    Mitchells Plain, 7785
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Gallery Lane
4
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Gallery Lane? +
Richmond is about 640.5 km from Gallery Lane by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Gallery Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Gallery Lane 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 Gallery Lane? +
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 Gallery Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,072.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,077.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,194.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,204.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Gallery Lane? +
Yes. There are 4 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. 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 Gallery Lane
: Mitchell's Plain
From Richmond To Gallery Lane
Cape Town International Airport
From Richmond To Gallery Lane
Weltevreden Parkway
From Richmond To Gallery Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gallery Lane, 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: 268.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 402.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 347.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 364.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 462.0 km

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