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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Trompsburg

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Trompsburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 552.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 34 min.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 → Trompsburg
Road distance
552.9 km
M4 N1 N2 R704
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
437.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 34 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Andrie Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
394 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R925.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R929.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,031.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,039.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,221.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,226.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,360.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,371.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,606.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,614.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,789.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,804.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
2° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
182° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-30.0322, 25.7825
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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552.9 km 6 hrs 34 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
Finish Trompsburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.8 km
  15. Continue left
    95.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    110.9 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R704: Smithfield
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Fontein Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Andrie Street
    0.1 km
  22. 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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N1
Routes ↩ Trompsburg → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Johannesburg Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Pretoria Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Cape Town Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Durban Johannesburg to Trompsburg Pretoria to Trompsburg Cape Town to Trompsburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
276.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Trompsburg
06:46 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,311.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,432.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
276.8 km
Total: 552.9 km
Midpoint 276.8 km
552.9 km 6 hrs 34 min
Destination Trompsburg End: Andrie Street -30.03220, 25.78254

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 552.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,105.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 276.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -31.94988, 25.47023
End -30.03220, 25.78254
Destination services

Available in Trompsburg

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Trompsburg
1
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Trompsburg, 9913, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 from Trompsburg? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 is about 552.9 km from Trompsburg by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Trompsburg? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Trompsburg 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 to Trompsburg? +
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 to Trompsburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R925.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R929.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,031.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,039.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Trompsburg? +
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

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 To Trompsburg
Settlers Way
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 To Trompsburg
: Grahamstown
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 To Trompsburg
: Bloemfontein
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 To Trompsburg
: Smithfield
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 To Trompsburg

Route Locations

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

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