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Distance from 8 M5 to Mossel Bay

8 M5 to Mossel Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 658.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 8 M5 → Mossel Bay
Road distance
658.5 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
548.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 6 min
End point
Marsh Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
486 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,102.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,107.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,228.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,238.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,454.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,461.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,620.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,633.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,913.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,922.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,132.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,149.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
254° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
74° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.9839, 27.9006
End coords Destination point
-34.1832, 22.1536
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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658.5 km 8 hrs 6 min
Start 8 M5
Finish Mossel Bay
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Devereux Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Union Avenue
    1.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Oxford Street
    2.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  14. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    1.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    4.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    3.4 km
  24. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.5 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  28. Continue straight
    44.7 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.4 km
  30. Turn slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    4.1 km
  32. Turn slight left onto George Road
    2.1 km
  33. Continue straight onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  34. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  35. Turn left onto Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Mossel Bay → 8 M5 8 M5 to Johannesburg 8 M5 to Pretoria 8 M5 to Cape Town 8 M5 to Durban Johannesburg to Mossel Bay Pretoria to Mossel Bay Cape Town to Mossel Bay
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
328.9 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 3 min • 4 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
109.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mossel Bay
07:07 – 17:49
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,752.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,897.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 M5 -32.98389, 27.90056
Midpoint
328.9 km
Total: 658.5 km
Midpoint 328.9 km
658.5 km 8 hrs 6 min
Destination Mossel Bay End: Marsh Street -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 658.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,317.1 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 328.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.98389, 27.90056
Midpoint -33.90492, 25.18635
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
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Questions 9
How far is 8 M5 from Mossel Bay? +
8 M5 is about 658.5 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from 8 M5 to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 M5 to Mossel Bay 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 8 M5 to Mossel Bay? +
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 8 M5 to Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,102.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,107.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,228.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,238.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 M5 to Mossel Bay? +
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

Settlers Way
From 8 M5 To Mossel Bay
: Port Elizabeth
From 8 M5 To Mossel Bay
: George
From 8 M5 To Mossel Bay
Cape Town
From 8 M5 To Mossel Bay

Route Locations

Start area
8 M5, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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