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Distance from Van Stadens Pass to Blue Downs

Van Stadens Pass to Blue Downs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 686.6 km in roughly 8 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Van Stadens Pass → Blue Downs
Road distance
686.6 km
426.7 mi • 370.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
598.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 15 min
Return: 16 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,149.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,154.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,280.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,290.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,516.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,523.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,689.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,703.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,995.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,004.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,223.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,241.02
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Blue Downs
13.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.9°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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686.6 km 8 hrs 15 min
Start Van Stadens Pass
Finish Blue Downs
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cape Road
    1.4 km
  2. Turn right
    0.7 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right
    154.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    1.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    4.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    3.4 km
  15. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    271.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M32: Spine Road Extension
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Spine Road
    1.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Forest Drive
    1.0 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Blue Downs Way
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Blue Downs Way
    1.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Vulcan Road
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  32. Continue left onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
342.9 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Van Stadens Pass → Blue Downs
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Blue Downs, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Van Stadens Pass → Blue Downs
Van Stadens Pass Origin postcode
Not available
Blue Downs Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
314.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
448.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
508.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Blue Downs → Van Stadens Pass
Van Stadens Pass ↔ Blue Downs
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Van Stadens Pass -33.91053, 25.18105
Midpoint
342.9 km
Total: 686.6 km
Midpoint 342.9 km
686.6 km 8 hrs 15 min
Destination Blue Downs -34.00000, 18.69750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 686.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,373.3 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 342.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91053, 25.18105
Midpoint -34.17731, 21.90084
End -34.00000, 18.69750
Destination services

Available in Blue Downs

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Blue Downs
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Blue Downs
2
  • PEP
    Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blue Downs
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Blue Downs
1
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Questions 9
How far is Van Stadens Pass from Blue Downs? +
Van Stadens Pass is about 686.6 km from Blue Downs by road.
How long does it take from Van Stadens Pass to Blue Downs? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Van Stadens Pass to Blue Downs 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 Van Stadens Pass to Blue Downs? +
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 Van Stadens Pass to Blue Downs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,149.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,154.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,280.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,290.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Van Stadens Pass to Blue Downs? +
Yes. There are 3 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. 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

: George
From Van Stadens Pass To Blue Downs
Mossel Bay
From Van Stadens Pass To Blue Downs
Cape Town
From Van Stadens Pass To Blue Downs
Eersterivier
From Van Stadens Pass To Blue Downs
Blue Downs Way
From Van Stadens Pass To Blue Downs

Route Locations

Start area
Van Stadens Pass, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Blue Downs, 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: 314.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 448.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 508.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 393.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 410.2 km

Reverse route and related trips

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