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Distance from Gibson to Main A2

Gibson to Main A2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 648.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gibson → Main A2
Road distance
648.4 km
N1 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
529.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 41 min
Start point
Gibson
Return: 15 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
461 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,238.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,243.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,507.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,517.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,633.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,640.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,989.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,002.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,149.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,158.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,618.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,634.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
84° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
264° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7451, 24.7943
End coords Destination point
-28.1747, 30.1761
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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648.4 km 462 min
Start Gibson
Finish Main A2
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Gibson
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto David Harris Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Samaria Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Aristotle Avenue
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Egerton Road
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Carrington Way
    1.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Oliver Street
    3.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left
    12.3 km
  18. Turn left
    2.5 km
  19. Turn right
    27.5 km
  20. Turn right
    38.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Main A2 → Gibson Gibson to Johannesburg Gibson to Pretoria Gibson to Cape Town Gibson to Durban Johannesburg to Main A2 Pretoria to Main A2 Cape Town to Main A2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
324.1 km
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 50 min • 3 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main A2
06:30 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,710.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R129.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,853.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gibson Start: Gibson -28.74513, 24.79431
Midpoint
324.1 km
Total: 648.4 km
Midpoint 324.1 km
648.4 km 462 min
Destination Main A2 -28.17471, 30.17607

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 648.4 km
Return-cycle span 1296.8 km
Traversal time 462 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74513, 24.79431
Midpoint -28.38061, 27.52160
End -28.17471, 30.17607
Destination services

Available in Main A2

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Main A2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Main A2
1
  • PEP
    Dundee, 3000, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main A2
2
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Questions 9
How far is Gibson from Main A2? +
Gibson is about 648.4 km from Main A2 by road.
How long does it take from Gibson to Main A2? +
The drive usually takes about 462 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gibson to Main A2 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 Gibson to Main A2? +
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 Gibson to Main A2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,238.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,243.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,507.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,517.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gibson to Main A2? +
Yes. There are 5 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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Route Locations

Start area
Gibson, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main A2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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