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Distance from Athol Fugard Terrace to M 2

Athol Fugard Terrace to M 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,557.1 km in roughly 17 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Athol Fugard Terrace → M 2
Road distance
1,557.1 km
967.6 mi • 840.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,309.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 39 min
Return: 35 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,606.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,618.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,903.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,927.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,439.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,455.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,831.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,862.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,525.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,546.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,041.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,082.13
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,557.1 km 17 hrs 39 min
Start Athol Fugard Terrace
Finish M 2
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  1. Head on Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.8 km
  14. Continue left
    95.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  25. Turn right
    89.2 km
  26. Turn right
    3.5 km
  27. Turn left
    1.7 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left
    0.2 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  33. Turn left
    0.0 km
  34. Turn left
    0.2 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 47
Known total R1,567.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 47 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
779.8 km
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 49 min • 8 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Athol Fugard Terrace → M 2
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Start area Origin
Athol Fugard Terrace, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
M 2, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Athol Fugard Terrace → M 2
Athol Fugard Terrace Origin postcode
Not available
M 2 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,264.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,184.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,280.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
M 2 → Athol Fugard Terrace
Athol Fugard Terrace ↔ M 2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Athol Fugard Terrace -33.96177, 25.61893
Midpoint
779.8 km
Total: 1,557.1 km
Midpoint 779.8 km
1,557.1 km 17 hrs 39 min
Destination M 2 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,557.1 km
Return-cycle span 3,114.3 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 779.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96177, 25.61893
Midpoint -28.47169, 27.02600
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Athol Fugard Terrace from M 2? +
Athol Fugard Terrace is about 1,557.1 km from M 2 by road.
How long does it take from Athol Fugard Terrace to M 2? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Athol Fugard Terrace to M 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 Athol Fugard Terrace to M 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 Athol Fugard Terrace to M 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,606.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,618.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,903.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,927.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Athol Fugard Terrace to M 2? +
Yes. There are 47 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 Athol Fugard Terrace To M 2
: Grahamstown
From Athol Fugard Terrace To M 2
: Bloemfontein
From Athol Fugard Terrace To M 2
ern Bypass
From Athol Fugard Terrace To M 2
: Johannesburg
From Athol Fugard Terrace To M 2
: Pretoria
From Athol Fugard Terrace To M 2
Polokwane
From Athol Fugard Terrace To M 2
Krugersdorp
From Athol Fugard Terrace To M 2

Route Locations

Start area
Athol Fugard Terrace, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
M 2, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,264.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,184.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,280.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,318.6 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,378.6 km

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