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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Settlers Way

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Settlers Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 754.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 → Settlers Way
Road distance
754.3 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
660.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 56 min
Start point
Beach Road
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
536 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,262.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,268.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,406.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,417.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,665.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,673.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,855.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,870.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,192.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,202.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,441.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,461.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9778, 25.6518
End coords Destination point
-33.9476, 18.4890
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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754.3 km 8 hrs 56 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4
Finish Settlers Way
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Beach Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Beach Road
    1.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto Humewood Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Humewood Road
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto South Union Street
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork onto Settlers Way
    6.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    197.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    1.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    4.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    3.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  24. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    292.6 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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 ↩ Settlers Way → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Johannesburg Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Pretoria Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Cape Town Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Durban Johannesburg to Settlers Way Pretoria to Settlers Way Cape Town to Settlers Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
376.6 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 28 min • 4 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
125.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Settlers Way
07:22 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 52 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,152.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R150.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,318.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 Start: Beach Road -33.97780, 25.65181
Midpoint
376.6 km
Total: 754.3 km
Midpoint 376.6 km
754.3 km 8 hrs 56 min
Destination Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 754.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,508.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 376.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97780, 25.65181
Midpoint -34.16929, 22.07820
End -33.94761, 18.48904
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Settlers Way
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Settlers Way
6
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 from Settlers Way? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 is about 754.3 km from Settlers Way by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Settlers Way? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Settlers Way 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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Settlers Way? +
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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Settlers Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,262.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,268.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,406.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,417.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 to Settlers Way? +
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

: Cape Town
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 To Settlers Way
: George
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 To Settlers Way
Mossel Bay
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 To Settlers Way

Route Locations

Start area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Settlers Way, Western Cape
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.

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About 293.1 km Difference: 461.2 km
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About 276.4 km Difference: 477.8 km

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