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Distance from 55 N2 to E73

55 N2 to E73 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,245.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 N2 → E73
Road distance
1,245.5 km
M22 M4 N2 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
991.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 55 min
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
895 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,085.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,094.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,322.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,341.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,751.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,764.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,064.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,089.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,619.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,637.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,032.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,065.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
252° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
72° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.5928, 28.7816
End coords Destination point
-33.9957, 18.5608
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,245.5 km 14 hrs 55 min
Start 55 N2
Finish E73
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.0 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  15. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  16. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    4.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    3.4 km
  26. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.5 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  30. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  32. Continue straight
    281.7 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  35. Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.1 km
  36. Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent
    0.3 km
  37. Turn right onto Miller Street
    0.8 km
  38. Continue straight onto Saint Gabriel Street
    0.3 km
  39. Turn left onto Ben Zantsi Street
    0.8 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn right onto NY 3 Road
    0.6 km
  41. Continue straight onto Bishops Court Street
    0.3 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Qabazi Drive
    0.0 km
  43. Continue onto Qabazi Drive
    0.7 km
  44. Turn right
    0.2 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ E73 → 55 N2 55 N2 to Johannesburg 55 N2 to Pretoria 55 N2 to Cape Town 55 N2 to Durban Johannesburg to E73 Pretoria to E73 Cape Town to E73
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
622.3 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 27 min • 7 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
207.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E73
07:25 – 17:58
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,206.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R249.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,480.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (39)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 N2 -31.59283, 28.78156
Midpoint
622.3 km
Total: 1,245.5 km
Midpoint 622.3 km
1,245.5 km 14 hrs 55 min
Destination E73 -33.99572, 18.56078

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,245.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,491.1 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 622.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.59283, 28.78156
Midpoint -34.05366, 24.49115
End -33.99572, 18.56078
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around E73
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around E73
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around E73
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around E73
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around E73
2
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Questions 9
How far is 55 N2 from E73? +
55 N2 is about 1,245.5 km from E73 by road.
How long does it take from 55 N2 to E73? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 N2 to E73 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 55 N2 to E73? +
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 55 N2 to E73? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,085.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,094.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,322.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,341.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 N2 to E73? +
Yes. There are 3 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

: London
From 55 N2 To E73
Expressway
From 55 N2 To E73
Settlers Way
From 55 N2 To E73
: Port Elizabeth
From 55 N2 To E73
: George
From 55 N2 To E73
Mossel Bay
From 55 N2 To E73
Cape Town
From 55 N2 To E73
Nyanga
From 55 N2 To E73
Ntlangano Crescent
From 55 N2 To E73

Route Locations

Start area
55 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E73, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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