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Distance from Dover to M 2

Dover to M 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 615.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Dover → M 2
Road distance
615.7 km
N1 N12 N14 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
535.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 14 min
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
434 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,030.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,035.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,148.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,157.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,359.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,366.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,514.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,527.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,789.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,797.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,993.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,009.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
34° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
214° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.0586, 27.7248
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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615.7 km 7 hrs 14 min
Start Dover
Finish M 2
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left
    4.0 km
  3. Turn left
    30.3 km
  4. Go straight
    13.2 km
  5. Turn left
    2.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards R59
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    59.6 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  11. Take the ramp slight right towards N12
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  20. Turn right
    89.2 km
  21. Turn right
    3.5 km
  22. Turn left
    1.7 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left
    0.2 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left
    0.0 km
  29. Turn left
    0.2 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 41
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 41 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 11 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ M 2 → Dover Dover to Johannesburg Dover to Pretoria Dover to Cape Town Dover to Durban Johannesburg to M 2 Pretoria to M 2 Cape Town to M 2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
308.4 km
Free State to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
102.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at M 2
06:17 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,573.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R123.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,709.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dover -27.05865, 27.72479
Midpoint
308.4 km
Total: 615.7 km
Midpoint 308.4 km
615.7 km 7 hrs 14 min
Destination M 2 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Limpopo
One-way road span 615.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,231.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 308.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.05865, 27.72479
Midpoint -24.66445, 28.57443
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Dover from M 2? +
Dover is about 615.7 km from M 2 by road.
How long does it take from Dover to M 2? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover to M 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,030.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,035.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,148.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,157.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dover to M 2? +
Yes. There are 41 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

ern Bypass
From Dover To M 2
: Pretoria
From Dover To M 2
Polokwane
From Dover To M 2
Johannesburg
From Dover To M 2
Krugersdorp
From Dover To M 2

Route Locations

Start area
Dover, Free State
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

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