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Distance from Garies to Athol Fugard Terrace

Garies to Athol Fugard Terrace is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,069.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Garies → Athol Fugard Terrace
Road distance
1,069.7 km
N2 R102 R60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
810.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
54
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 58 min
End point
Athol Fugard Terrace
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
778 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,042.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,051.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,487.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,503.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,695.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,706.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,282.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,302.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,546.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,560.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,319.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,345.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
120° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
300° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.5607, 17.9888
End coords Destination point
-33.9618, 25.6189
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,069.7 km 12 hrs 58 min
Start Garies
Finish Athol Fugard Terrace
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right
    0.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    291.8 km
  6. Turn left
    31.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  10. Turn right
    31.2 km
  11. Turn left
    3.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    44.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    17.7 km
  23. Turn right
    42.6 km
  24. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  28. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  29. Merge slight right
    163.2 km
  30. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  33. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  35. Continue
    10.6 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    5.8 km
  38. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  39. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  40. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  41. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  43. Continue
    1.5 km
  44. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  46. Continue
    221.1 km
  47. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.5 km
  48. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.3 km
  49. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    7.1 km
  50. Continue straight onto Russell Road
    0.4 km
  51. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.1 km
  52. Turn left onto Parliament Street
    0.4 km
  53. Turn right onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  54. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Athol Fugard Terrace → Garies Garies to Johannesburg Garies to Pretoria Garies to Cape Town Garies to Durban Johannesburg to Athol Fugard Terrace Pretoria to Athol Fugard Terrace Cape Town to Athol Fugard Terrace
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Halfway point
534.7 km
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 29 min • 6 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
77.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
177.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Athol Fugard Terrace
06:58 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,471.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R213.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,706.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Garies -30.56074, 17.98880
Midpoint
534.7 km
Total: 1,069.7 km
Midpoint 534.7 km
1,069.7 km 12 hrs 58 min
Destination Athol Fugard Terrace End: Athol Fugard Terrace -33.96177, 25.61893

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,069.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,139.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 54
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 534.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.56074, 17.98880
Midpoint -34.02520, 20.42552
End -33.96177, 25.61893
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Athol Fugard Terrace
6
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Questions 9
How far is Garies from Athol Fugard Terrace? +
Garies is about 1,069.7 km from Athol Fugard Terrace by road.
How long does it take from Garies to Athol Fugard Terrace? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Garies to Athol Fugard Terrace 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 Garies to Athol Fugard Terrace? +
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 Garies to Athol Fugard Terrace? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,042.58 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,051.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,487.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,503.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Garies to Athol Fugard Terrace? +
Yes. There are 3 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

: Robertson
From Garies To Athol Fugard Terrace
: Heidelberg
From Garies To Athol Fugard Terrace
George
From Garies To Athol Fugard Terrace
Port Elizabeth
From Garies To Athol Fugard Terrace
: Knysna
From Garies To Athol Fugard Terrace

Route Locations

Start area
Garies, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athol Fugard Terrace, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 293.1 km Difference: 776.7 km
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About 276.4 km Difference: 793.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 891.2 km

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