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Distance from Dover to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Dover to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 966.2 km in roughly 11 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Dover → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Road distance
966.2 km
600.3 mi • 521.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
793.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 10 min
Return: 22 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,617.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,625.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,801.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,816.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,134.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,144.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,377.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,396.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,807.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,821.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,127.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,153.32
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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966.2 km 11 hrs 10 min
Start Dover
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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  1. Start your journey
    7.9 km
  2. Turn right
    20.2 km
  3. Turn right
    7.3 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right
    492.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  7. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  10. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  13. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
483.8 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 35 min • 5 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Dover → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Free State to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Dover, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Dover → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Dover Origin postcode
Not available
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
593.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
673.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
689.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Dover
Dover ↔ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

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Origin Dover -27.05865, 27.72479
Midpoint
483.8 km
Total: 966.2 km
Midpoint 483.8 km
966.2 km 11 hrs 10 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 966.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,932.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 483.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.05865, 27.72479
Midpoint -30.54858, 25.49790
End -33.96186, 25.61867
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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
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Questions 9
How far is Dover from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Dover is about 966.2 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Dover to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dover to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth 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 Dover to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
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 Dover to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,617.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,625.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,801.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,816.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dover to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

: Kroonstad
From Dover To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Bloemfontein
From Dover To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Dover To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From Dover To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Dover To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Dover To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Dover To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Dover, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, 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: 593.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 673.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 689.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 727.6 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 787.6 km

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