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Distance from 21 to 2

21 to 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,093.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 21 → 2
Road distance
1093.8 km
M4 N10 N12 N17 N9 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
901.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 21 min
Start point
Biggs Avenue
End point
Trinder Square
Return: 24 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
741 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,831.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,839.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,039.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,056.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,415.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,427.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,691.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,713.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,178.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,193.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,541.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,569.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
196° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
16° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2132, 28.3706
End coords Destination point
-33.9642, 25.6168
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1093.8 km 742 min
Start 21
Finish 2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Biggs Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Victoria Falls Road
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Brakpan Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn slight left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  10. Continue slight left onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.2 km
  12. Continue onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Farquharson Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Elsburg Road
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    0.2 km
  16. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.2 km
  17. Merge slight right
    19.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  22. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  24. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  25. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  26. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  28. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  30. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  33. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  35. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  36. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.2 km
  37. Turn right onto Western Road
    0.2 km
  38. Turn left onto Trinder Square
    0.1 km
  39. Turn right onto Bird Street
    0.1 km
  40. Turn right onto Trinder Square
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R559.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 2 → 21 21 to Johannesburg 21 to Pretoria 21 to Cape Town 21 to Durban Johannesburg to 2 Pretoria to 2 Cape Town to 2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
547.7 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 10 min • 6 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
78.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
181.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
59.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 2
06:55 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,572.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R218.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,812.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 21 Start: Biggs Avenue -26.21321, 28.37058
Midpoint
547.7 km
Total: 1093.8 km
Midpoint 547.7 km
1093.8 km 742 min
Destination 2 End: Trinder Square -33.96418, 25.61680

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1093.8 km
Return-cycle span 2187.6 km
Traversal time 742 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 547.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21321, 28.37058
Midpoint -30.06576, 25.78143
End -33.96418, 25.61680
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around 2
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
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Questions 9
How far is 21 from 2? +
21 is about 1093.8 km from 2 by road.
How long does it take from 21 to 2? +
The drive usually takes about 742 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 21 to 2 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 21 to 2? +
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 21 to 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,831.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,839.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,039.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,056.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 21 to 2? +
Yes. There are 22 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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Route Locations

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

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