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Distance from Gariep Dam to Quimera

Gariep Dam to Quimera is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 251.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 21 min.

N Gariep Dam → Quimera
Road distance
251.7 km
156.4 mi • 135.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
191.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 21 min
Return: 8 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R421.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R423.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R469.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R473.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R555.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R558.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R619.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R624.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R731.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R734.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R814.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R821.36
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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251.7 km 4 hrs 21 min
Start Gariep Dam
Finish Quimera
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tinktinkie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Jangroentjie Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right
    78.1 km
  5. Turn left
    36.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rascher Street
    35.7 km
  7. Turn left
    29.3 km
  8. Turn right
    45.4 km
  9. Turn left
    15.2 km
  10. Turn left
    4.7 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.7 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.3 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
125.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gariep Dam → Quimera
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Gariep Dam
Destination area Arrival
Quimera
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gariep Dam → Quimera
Gariep Dam Origin postcode
Not available
Quimera Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
13.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
73.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
24.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Quimera → Gariep Dam
Gariep Dam ↔ Quimera
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Origin Gariep Dam -30.59306, 25.49250
Midpoint
125.8 km
Total: 251.7 km
Midpoint 125.8 km
251.7 km 4 hrs 21 min
Destination Quimera -30.38497, 27.47443

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 251.7 km
Return-cycle span 503.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 125.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.59306, 25.49250
Midpoint -30.26407, 26.59732
End -30.38497, 27.47443
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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How far is Gariep Dam from Quimera? +
Gariep Dam is about 251.7 km from Quimera by road.
How long does it take from Gariep Dam to Quimera? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gariep Dam to Quimera in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gariep Dam to Quimera? +
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 Gariep Dam to Quimera? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R421.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R423.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R469.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R473.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gariep Dam to Quimera? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Gariep Dam
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Quimera
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.

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 13.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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About 293.1 km Difference: 41.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
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