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Distance from 2 to 22

N 2 → 22
Road distance
613.2 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
489.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 24 min
Start point
Trinder Square
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
504 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,170.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,175.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,426.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,434.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,545.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,551.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,881.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,893.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,032.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,041.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,475.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,491.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
350° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
170° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9642, 25.6168
End coords Destination point
-29.6253, 24.7191
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
2 to 22 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 613.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
2 → 22
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Car
613.2 km
8 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
613.2 km
~9 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
613 km
↑ 5 hrs 10 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 13 min
With airport
~3 hrs 13 min
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Start, destination and route line.

613.2 km 8 hrs 24 min
Start 2
Finish 22
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Trinder Square
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Western Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Museum Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Pearson Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road
    0.6 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.8 km
  16. Continue left
    24.5 km
  17. Turn left
    60.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right
    1.5 km
  20. Turn right
    2.4 km
  21. Turn left
    91.8 km
  22. Continue straight
    32.4 km
  23. Continue left
    8.1 km
  24. Turn right
    33.4 km
  25. Turn left
    14.7 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ 22 → 2 2 to Johannesburg 2 to Pretoria 2 to Cape Town 2 to Durban Johannesburg to 22 Pretoria to 22 Cape Town to 22
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
307.0 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 12 min • 4 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
102.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 22
06:58 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,563.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R122.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,698.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 2 Start: Trinder Square -33.96418, 25.61680
Midpoint
307.0 km
Total: 613.2 km
Midpoint 307.0 km
613.2 km 8 hrs 24 min
Destination 22 -29.62534, 24.71913

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 613.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,226.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 307.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96418, 25.61680
Midpoint -31.75871, 25.26195
End -29.62534, 24.71913
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Questions 9
How far is 2 from 22? +
2 is about 613.2 km from 22 by road.
How long does it take from 2 to 22? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 2 to 22 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 2 to 22? +
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 2 to 22? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,170.95 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,175.81 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,426.16 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,434.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 2 to 22? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Trinder Square
From 2 To 22
Settlers Way
From 2 To 22
: Grahamstown
From 2 To 22

Route Locations

Start area
2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
22, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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