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Christchurch Northwood #282 Free

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Online
27 Oct 2024
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20.8 km
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36 min
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This 20.77 km route is one of the two longer Christchurch Northwood routes, taking about 36 minutes through Belfast, Harewood, Casebrook, and Redwood. Speeds range from 20 to 80 km/h. Compared to Route 283 (which has more roundabouts) and the shorter Route 284 (half the distance, max 60 km/h), this route covers the widest area with 7 roundabouts, 12 traffic signals, and 80 km/h open road sections.

Watch Out For

  • Johns Road. 80 km/h zone with fast-moving traffic. Check mirrors well before merging and maintain lane position.
  • Styx Mill Road. Speed transitions between 50 and 60 km/h through a residential stretch. Watch for the change signs.
  • Cavendish Road. Multiple roundabouts in quick succession. Signal on entry, then indicate left when exiting each one.
  • Tuckers Road. Give way situations at intersections. Remember: left gives way to right at uncontrolled crossings.
  • Northwood Boulevard. Parked cars may narrow the road. Position to the right of your lane and scan for opening doors.

Route Features

  • 18 left turns, 13 right turns, 7 roundabouts, 12 sets of traffic lights.
  • Distance: 20.77 km over 2 stages
  • Duration: approximately 36 minutes
  • Turns: 14 left, 10 right
  • 7 roundabouts, 12 traffic signals
  • Speed zones: 20, 50, 60, and 80 km/h

Test Manoeuvres

  • Pull over near Cavendish Road area. Check mirrors, signal left, pull over smoothly, then rejoin traffic safely.

Key Tips

  • The 80 km/h sections on Johns Road require confident speed management. Accelerate promptly after the sign and slow early before the next zone change.
  • At all 7 roundabouts, give way to vehicles from your right, signal your intended direction on approach, and signal left as you exit.
  • With 12 signals on this route, always check for yellow light timing. Do not rush through a stale green.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive west on Radcliffe Road. 318 m
2 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Mounter Avenue. 389 m
3 Turn left onto Bering Street. 142 m
4 Turn right onto Northwood Boulevard. 53 m
5 Turn left onto Amamoor Street. 155 m
6 Turn right onto Beechwood Drive. 230 m
7 Turn right onto Talbot Road. 178 m
8 Turn right onto Redfern Street. 10 m
9 Turn left onto Waterford Avenue. 54 m
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Northwood Boulevard. 161 m
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Talbot Road. 238 m
12 Turn right onto Beechwood Drive. 116 m
13 Turn right onto Annaby Drive. 83 m
14 Turn left onto Caroline Way. 192 m
15 Turn left onto Northwood Boulevard. 112 m
16 Turn right onto Springwater Avenue. 440 m
17 Turn left onto Connemara Drive. 339 m
18 Turn left onto Johns Road. 811 m
19 Stay straight to take the SH 1 ramp toward Hornby/Timaru. 1.1 km
20 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto SH 1/Johns Road. 399 m
21 Take the Gardiners Road ramp toward Bishopdale/Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. 73 m
22 Keep left to take Gardiners Road. 955 m
23 Turn left toward Belfast/Picton. 1.5 km
24 Turn right onto Cavendish Road. 253 m
25 Turn left onto Regents Park Drive. 127 m

Stage 2

1 Drive southeast on Regents Park Drive. 748 m
2 Turn right onto Styx Mill Road. 197 m
3 Turn left toward Belfast/Picton. 771 m
4 Make a right U-turn at Northwood Boulevard to stay on Main North Road, if permitted. 862 m
5 Turn right onto Tuckers Road. 99 m
6 Turn left to stay on Tuckers Road. 44 m
7 Turn left onto Fenchurch Street. 470 m
8 Turn left onto Northcote Road/R. 210 m
9 Turn left toward Belfast/Picton. 1.0 km
10 Turn left onto Sturrocks Road. 809 m
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cavendish Road. 65 m
12 Turn right onto Styx Mill Road. 899 m
13 Turn left toward Belfast/Picton. 1.4 km
14 Turn right onto Pentland Drive. 67 m
15 Turn left onto Shenley Drive. 274 m
16 Turn right onto Pentland Drive. 48 m
17 Turn left onto Main North Road. 460 m
18 Turn left. 95 m
19 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 98 m
20 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 135 m