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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Selby

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Selby is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,055.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 → Selby
Road distance
1,055.9 km
M1 M2 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
887.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 48 min
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
708 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,767.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,775.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,969.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,984.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,332.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,343.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,597.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,619.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,068.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,083.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,418.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,446.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
16° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
196° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9151, 25.6102
End coords Destination point
-26.2100, 28.0308
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,055.9 km 11 hrs 48 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2
Finish Selby
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    46.1 km
  2. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  6. Turn left
    0.8 km
  7. Continue left
    95.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Carr Street
    0.5 km
  15. Take the ramp left towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Selby → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Johannesburg Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Pretoria Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Cape Town Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Selby Pretoria to Selby Cape Town to Selby
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
528.8 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 54 min • 5 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
175.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Selby
06:32 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,413.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R211.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,645.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 -33.91511, 25.61023
Midpoint
528.8 km
Total: 1,055.9 km
Midpoint 528.8 km
1,055.9 km 11 hrs 48 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,055.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,111.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 528.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91511, 25.61023
Midpoint -30.18771, 25.72794
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 from Selby? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 is about 1,055.9 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Selby 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 N2 to Selby? +
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 Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,767.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,775.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,969.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,984.97 (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 Selby? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: Bloemfontein
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 To Selby
ern Bypass
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: Johannesburg
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: Durban
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Soweto
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Route Locations

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

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