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Distance from Bloemfontein N9 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2

Bloemfontein N9 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 657.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bloemfontein N9 → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
Road distance
657.1 km
M4 N1 N10 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
536.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 40 min
End point
Settlers Way
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
460 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,100.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,105.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,225.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,235.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,451.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,458.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,616.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,629.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,909.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,918.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,127.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,144.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
186° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
6° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.9147, 25.6114
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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657.1 km 7 hrs 40 min
Start Bloemfontein N9
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    217.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  15. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4
    0.3 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N1 N1
Routes ↩ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 → Bloemfontein N9 Bloemfontein N9 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N9 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N9 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N9 to Durban Johannesburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 Cape Town to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
329.0 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 50 min • 3 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
109.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
06:53 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,746.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,891.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein N9 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
329.0 km
Total: 657.1 km
Midpoint 329.0 km
657.1 km 7 hrs 40 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 End: Settlers Way -33.91473, 25.61141

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 657.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,314.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 329.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.57317, 25.07373
End -33.91473, 25.61141
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
2
  • Cuspal
    Fleming Street
  • PEP
    Port Elizabeth, 6045, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
6
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5 Harrower Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    288 Cape Road, 6045, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6045, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
3
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein N9 from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2? +
Bloemfontein N9 is about 657.1 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N9 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N9 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 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 Bloemfontein N9 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2? +
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 Bloemfontein N9 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,100.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,105.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,225.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,235.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N9 to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2? +
No tollgates are 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

: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein N9 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein N9 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
: Port Elizabeth
From Bloemfontein N9 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
: Cradock
From Bloemfontein N9 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Bloemfontein N9 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
Settlers Way
From Bloemfontein N9 To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein N9, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 284.7 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 418.5 km
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About 293.1 km Difference: 364.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 380.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 478.5 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 to Bloemfontein N9

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