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Distance from Gqadu to Holpan N1

N Gqadu → Holpan N1
Road distance
651 km
Highway dominant · N8
Gqadu to Holpan N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 651.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 6 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
452.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 6 min
Return: 16 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
486 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,310.09
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,315.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,308.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,371.49
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,728.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,735.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,726.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,809.61
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,274.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,283.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,272.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,381.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
326° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
146° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.7553, 27.2403
End coords Destination point
-28.3588, 24.6421
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C Gqadu Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Holpan N1 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Gqadu → Holpan N1
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Car
651 km
8 hrs 6 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
651 km
~10 hrs
65 km/h avg
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585 km flight
~6 hrs 31 min
🚗 153 km to East London Airport
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🚗 18 km from Kimberley Airport
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651 km 487 min
Start Gqadu
Finish Holpan N1
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  1. Directions from Gqadu to Holpan N1 via N8
    National highway N8
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right
    5.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left
    38.8 km
  9. Turn left
    7.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Griffith Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  18. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  19. Turn left
    2.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.9 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Nathan Street towards N8: Kimberley
    150.9 km
  24. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  27. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  28. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  29. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  31. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  32. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    41.7 km
  33. Turn left
    19.7 km
  34. Turn left
    3.0 km
  35. Turn left
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left
    0.0 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
325.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 3 min • 4 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Holpan N1
07:08 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:20
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,721.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,864.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqadu -31.75528, 27.24028
Midpoint
325.8 km
Total: 651 km
Midpoint 325.8 km
651 km 487 min
Destination Holpan N1 -28.35881, 24.64207

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 651 km
Return-cycle span 1302 km
Traversal time 487 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 325.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.75528, 27.24028
Midpoint -29.96171, 26.37882
End -28.35881, 24.64207
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Questions 9
How far is Gqadu from Holpan N1? +
Gqadu is about 651 km from Holpan N1 by road.
How long does it take from Gqadu to Holpan N1? +
The drive usually takes about 487 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqadu to Holpan N1 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 Gqadu to Holpan N1? +
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 Gqadu to Holpan N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,310.09 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,315.25 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,308.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,371.49 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqadu to Holpan N1? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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