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Distance from Stonydrift to Beacon Bay

Stonydrift to Beacon Bay is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.7 km in roughly 13 min.

N Stonydrift → Beacon Bay
Road distance
10.7 km
6.6 mi • 5.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.67×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 min
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
46.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R17.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R17.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R19.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R23.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R23.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R26.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R26.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R31.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.91
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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10.7 km 13 min
Start Stonydrift
Finish Beacon Bay
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Fairbank Road
    0.6 km
  2. Continue straight onto Brookmead Terrace
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Amalinda Main Road
    1.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Connaught Avenue
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Lukin Road
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Pearce Road
    0.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Pearce Road
    0.4 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    1.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Beacon Bay
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Old Transkei Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Batting Road
    1.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bonza Bay Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Bonza Bay Road
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Beaconhurst Drive
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Beaconhurst Drive
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Beaconhurst Drive
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Avalon Road
    0.3 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.3 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Stonydrift → Beacon Bay
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Stonydrift, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Beacon Bay, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Stonydrift → Beacon Bay
Stonydrift Origin postcode
Not available
Beacon Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
9.1 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
167.9 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
29.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beacon Bay → Stonydrift
Stonydrift ↔ Beacon Bay
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Stonydrift -32.99278, 27.88194
Midpoint
5.3 km
Total: 10.7 km
Midpoint 5.3 km
10.7 km 13 min
Destination Beacon Bay -32.96944, 27.94472

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 10.7 km
Return-cycle span 21.4 km
Traversal time 13 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 215.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99278, 27.88194
Midpoint -32.99141, 27.91862
End -32.96944, 27.94472
Destination services

Available in Beacon Bay

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Beacon Bay
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Beacon Bay
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Beacon Bay
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Beacon Bay
6
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Beacon Bay
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Beacon Bay
2
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Questions 8
How far is Stonydrift from Beacon Bay? +
Stonydrift is about 10.7 km from Beacon Bay by road.
How long does it take from Stonydrift to Beacon Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Stonydrift to Beacon Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Stonydrift to Beacon Bay? +
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 Stonydrift to Beacon Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R17.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R17.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R19.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R20.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Stonydrift to Beacon Bay? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

Brookmead Terrace
From Stonydrift To Beacon Bay
Expressway
From Stonydrift To Beacon Bay
: Beacon Bay
From Stonydrift To Beacon Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Stonydrift, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beacon Bay, Eastern 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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 9.1 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 167.9 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 29.4 km
George to Knysna Similar distance
About 54.5 km Difference: 43.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 57.6 km

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