Distance from East London to Confidence College

N East London → Confidence College

Road distance

1,009.9 km

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

809.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.25×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 24 min

End point

Struben Street

Return: 48 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

684 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 39 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,928.30

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,936.30

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

2° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

182° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.0192, 27.8999

End coords Destination point

-25.7429, 28.1809

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

East London → Confidence College

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Car

1,009.9 km

11 hrs 24 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,009.9 km

~15 hrs 32 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 7 hrs 22 min faster

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start East London

Finish Confidence College

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Terminus Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Oxford Street

1.4 km
Turn right onto Saint Peters Road

1.2 km
Take the ramp straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right onto Valley Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight

2.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

173.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Louis Botha Street

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street East

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

162.9 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

72.0 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

393.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

29.1 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

34.3 km
Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street

1.4 km
Turn right onto Struben Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R426.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

505.8 km

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 42 min • 5 hrs 42 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

72.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

168.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

54.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Confidence College

06:37 – 17:28

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 50 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

21 min

SunriseDawn break

06:37

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,221.29

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.20

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R201.98

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,443.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (33)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin East London -33.01916, 27.89986

Midpoint

505.8 km

Total: 1,009.9 km

Midpoint 505.8 km

1,009.9 km 11 hrs 24 min

Destination Confidence College End: Struben Street -25.74287, 28.18095

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,009.9 km

Return-cycle span 2,019.8 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 24 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 505.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01916, 27.89986

Midpoint -29.56864, 26.19159

End -25.74287, 28.18095

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Questions 9

How far is East London from Confidence College? +

East London is about 1,009.9 km from Confidence College by road.

How long does it take from East London to Confidence College? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from East London to Confidence College 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 East London to Confidence College? +

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 East London to Confidence College? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,928.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,936.30 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,348.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,363.12 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from East London to Confidence College? +

Yes. There are 15 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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