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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Grahamstown

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Grahamstown is a practical regional trip, covering about 121.9 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 → Grahamstown
Road distance
121.9 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
108.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
End point
Carlisle Street
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
84 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R204.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R204.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R227.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R229.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R269.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R270.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R299.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R302.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R354.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R355.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R394.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R397.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9151, 25.6102
End coords Destination point
-33.3071, 26.5273
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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121.9 km 1 hr 24 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2
Finish Grahamstown
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    45.7 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  3. Continue straight
    72.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.9 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grahamstown
06:48 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R509.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R24.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R536.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 -33.91511, 25.61023
Midpoint
60.9 km
Total: 121.9 km
Midpoint 60.9 km
121.9 km 1 hr 24 min
Destination Grahamstown End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 121.9 km
Return-cycle span 243.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 24 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91511, 25.61023
Midpoint -33.54212, 26.03037
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

Available in Grahamstown

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Grahamstown
2
  • PEP
    Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
  • PEP
    Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Grahamstown
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Grahamstown
1
  • Shell
    67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown
6
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Questions 8
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 from Grahamstown? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 is about 121.9 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Grahamstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Grahamstown? +
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 N2 to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R204.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R204.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R227.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R229.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Grahamstown? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 To Grahamstown

Route Locations

Start area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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