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Distance from 2 to Wits

2 to Wits is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,062.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 2 → Wits
Road distance
1,062.0 km
M1 M17 M4 N1 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
895.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 55 min
Start point
Trinder Square
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
715 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,777.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,786.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,980.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,996.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,345.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,356.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,613.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,634.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,086.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,101.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,438.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,466.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
16° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
196° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9642, 25.6168
End coords Destination point
-26.1869, 28.0299
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,062.0 km 11 hrs 55 min
Start 2
Finish Wits
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    95.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  21. Continue straight
    10.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Auckland Park
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards Auckland Park
    0.1 km
  24. Go straight onto Yale Road
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Empire Road
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  28. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Wits → 2 2 to Johannesburg 2 to Pretoria 2 to Cape Town 2 to Durban Johannesburg to Wits Pretoria to Wits Cape Town to Wits
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
531.9 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 57 min • 5 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
176.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wits
06:34 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,439.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R212.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,672.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 2 Start: Trinder Square -33.96418, 25.61680
Midpoint
531.9 km
Total: 1,062.0 km
Midpoint 531.9 km
1,062.0 km 11 hrs 55 min
Destination Wits -26.18691, 28.02991

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,062.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,124.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 531.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96418, 25.61680
Midpoint -30.21613, 25.72168
End -26.18691, 28.02991
Destination services

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Service groups 8
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Wits
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Wits
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
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Questions 9
How far is 2 from Wits? +
2 is about 1,062.0 km from Wits by road.
How long does it take from 2 to Wits? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 2 to Wits 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 Wits? +
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 Wits? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,777.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,786.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,980.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,996.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 2 to Wits? +
Yes. There are 11 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. 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 Wits
Settlers Way
From 2 To Wits
: Grahamstown
From 2 To Wits
: Bloemfontein
From 2 To Wits
ern Bypass
From 2 To Wits
: Johannesburg
From 2 To Wits
: Auckland Park
From 2 To Wits

Route Locations

Start area
2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wits, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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