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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Smithfield

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Smithfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 566.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 27 min.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 → Smithfield
Road distance
566.9 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 27 min
End point
Brand Street
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
447 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R949.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R953.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,057.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,065.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,252.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,258.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,394.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,406.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,647.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,655.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,835.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,850.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
12° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
192° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9151, 25.6102
End coords Destination point
-30.2172, 26.5303
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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566.9 km 7 hrs 27 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2
Finish Smithfield
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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
    82.7 km
  4. Turn left
    70.6 km
  5. Continue right
    0.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    129.4 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    71.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Brand Street
    0.5 km
  13. 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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Halfway point
283.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 43 min • 3 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Smithfield
06:44 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,369.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,494.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 -33.91511, 25.61023
Midpoint
283.7 km
Total: 566.9 km
Midpoint 283.7 km
566.9 km 7 hrs 27 min
Destination Smithfield End: Brand Street -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 566.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,133.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 283.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91511, 25.61023
Midpoint -32.27581, 26.86300
End -30.21722, 26.53028
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 from Smithfield? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 is about 566.9 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 to Smithfield 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 Smithfield? +
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 Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R949.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R953.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,057.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,065.76 (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 Smithfield? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Grahamstown
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 N2 To Smithfield

Route Locations

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

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