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Distance from Waterfront to Pacaltsdorp

Waterfront to Pacaltsdorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 433.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 4 min.

N Waterfront → Pacaltsdorp
Road distance
433.6 km
269.4 mi • 234.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
372.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 4 min
Return: 10 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R725.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R729.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R808.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R815.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R957.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R962.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,066.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,075.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,260.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,266.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,403.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,415.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 4 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 19 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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433.6 km 5 hrs 4 min
Start Waterfront
Finish Pacaltsdorp
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
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  4. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
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  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
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  6. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  8. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  10. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  12. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport
    4.2 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    44.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards York Street
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto York Street towards Pacaltsdorp
    0.6 km
  23. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    1.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Mission Street
    0.8 km
  25. Turn left
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  26. Turn right
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  27. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
216.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 32 min • 2 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Waterfront → Pacaltsdorp
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Waterfront
Destination area Arrival
Pacaltsdorp, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Waterfront → Pacaltsdorp
Waterfront Origin postcode
Not available
Pacaltsdorp 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
61.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
195.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
334.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pacaltsdorp → Waterfront
Waterfront ↔ Pacaltsdorp
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint
216.5 km
Total: 433.6 km
Midpoint 216.5 km
433.6 km 5 hrs 4 min
Destination Pacaltsdorp -34.01611, 22.45944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 433.6 km
Return-cycle span 867.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint -34.06380, 20.41743
End -34.01611, 22.45944
Destination services

Available in Pacaltsdorp

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

Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Pacaltsdorp
2
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Pacaltsdorp
2
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pacaltsdorp
6
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Questions 9
How far is Waterfront from Pacaltsdorp? +
Waterfront is about 433.6 km from Pacaltsdorp by road.
How long does it take from Waterfront to Pacaltsdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterfront to Pacaltsdorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Waterfront to Pacaltsdorp? +
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 Waterfront to Pacaltsdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R725.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R729.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R808.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R815.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to Pacaltsdorp? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Breakwater Lane
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp
Cape Town International Airport
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp
Somerset
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp
Muizenberg
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp
Hospital Bend
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp
Settlers Way
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp
: George
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp
Port Elizabeth
From Waterfront To Pacaltsdorp

Route Locations

Start area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pacaltsdorp, 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: 61.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 195.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 334.0 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 341.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 140.5 km

Reverse route and related trips

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