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Distance from Velddrif to Big Bay

Velddrif to Big Bay is a practical regional trip, covering about 126.5 km in roughly 1 hr 32 min.

N Velddrif → Big Bay
Road distance
126.5 km
78.6 mi • 68.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
115.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 32 min
Return: 3 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R211.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R212.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R235.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R237.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R279.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R280.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R311.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R313.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R367.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R369.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R409.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R412.77
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 32 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 47 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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126.5 km 1 hr 32 min
Start Velddrif
Finish Big Bay
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  1. Head on Acacia Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Dahlia Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left
    123.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Big Bay Boulevard
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Big Bay Boulevard
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Big Bay Boulevard
    0.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sir David Baird Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Sir David Baird Drive
    0.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sir David Baird Drive
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Sir David Baird Drive
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto De Mist Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Popham Street
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
63.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Velddrif → Big Bay
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Velddrif, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Big Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Velddrif → Big Bay
Velddrif Origin postcode
Not available
Big Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
26.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
33.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
72.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Big Bay → Velddrif
Velddrif ↔ Big Bay
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Velddrif -32.78556, 18.18056
Midpoint
63.3 km
Total: 126.5 km
Midpoint 63.3 km
126.5 km 1 hr 32 min
Destination Big Bay -33.79496, 18.45447

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 126.5 km
Return-cycle span 252.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 32 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 11.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 63.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.78556, 18.18056
Midpoint -33.29330, 18.21729
End -33.79496, 18.45447
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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Big Bay
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Big Bay
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Big Bay
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Big Bay
1
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Questions 8
How far is Velddrif from Big Bay? +
Velddrif is about 126.5 km from Big Bay by road.
How long does it take from Velddrif to Big Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Velddrif to Big Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Velddrif to Big 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 Velddrif to Big Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R211.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R212.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R235.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R237.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Velddrif to Big Bay? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

Big Bay Boulevard
From Velddrif To Big Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Velddrif, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Big Bay, 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 Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 26.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 33.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 72.4 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 84.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 86.2 km

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