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Distance from Stateway to Van Der Stel

Stateway to Van Der Stel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,159.4 km in roughly 13 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Stateway → Van Der Stel
Road distance
1,159.4 km
720.4 mi • 625.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,011.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 7 min
Return: 26 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,940.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,949.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,161.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,179.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,560.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,572.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,852.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,875.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,369.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,385.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,753.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,783.87
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Van Der Stel
15.1°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.4°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
98%
Wind 10m wind speed
24 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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1,159.4 km 13 hrs 7 min
Start Stateway
Finish Van Der Stel
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Stateway
    1.6 km
  2. Continue straight
    66.0 km
  3. Continue straight
    89.7 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    546.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    17.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Somerset West
    1.4 km
  15. Turn left towards Somerset West
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Rustenburg Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Salveira Street
    0.2 km
  18. 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.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
579.8 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 33 min • 6 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Stateway → Van Der Stel
Free State to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Stateway, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Van Der Stel, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Stateway → Van Der Stel
Stateway Origin postcode
Not available
Van Der Stel Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
786.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
866.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
883.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Van Der Stel → Stateway
Stateway ↔ Van Der Stel
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Stateway to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Stateway -27.97468, 26.70431
Midpoint
579.8 km
Total: 1,159.4 km
Midpoint 579.8 km
1,159.4 km 13 hrs 7 min
Destination Van Der Stel -34.09651, 18.84889

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,159.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,318.7 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 579.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.97468, 26.70431
Midpoint -31.64165, 23.48981
End -34.09651, 18.84889
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Van Der Stel
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Van Der Stel
6
  • Ackermans
    99 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • Choice Clothing
    103 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
  • Mr Price
    Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • Ackermans
    13 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
  • Out of Madagascar
    42 Royal du Cap Road, Gordon's Bay, 7151
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Van Der Stel
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Van Der Stel
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Van Der Stel
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 4 nearby matches around Van Der Stel
4
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Van Der Stel
3
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Questions 9
How far is Stateway from Van Der Stel? +
Stateway is about 1,159.4 km from Van Der Stel by road.
How long does it take from Stateway to Van Der Stel? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Stateway to Van Der Stel 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 Stateway to Van Der Stel? +
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 Stateway to Van Der Stel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,940.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,949.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,161.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,179.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Stateway to Van Der Stel? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Stateway To Van Der Stel
Western Bypass
From Stateway To Van Der Stel
: Cape Town
From Stateway To Van Der Stel
: Wellington
From Stateway To Van Der Stel
Stellenbosch
From Stateway To Van Der Stel
Klapmuts
From Stateway To Van Der Stel
Somerset
From Stateway To Van Der Stel
Broadway Boulevard
From Stateway To Van Der Stel
Grabouw
From Stateway To Van Der Stel

Route Locations

Start area
Stateway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Van Der Stel, 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: 786.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 866.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 883.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 920.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,016.5 km

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