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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Dover

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Dover is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 968.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Dover
Road distance
968.3 km
601.7 mi • 522.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
793.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 10 min
Return: 22 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,620.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,628.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,805.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,820.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,138.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,148.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,382.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,401.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,814.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,827.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,134.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,160.38
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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968.3 km 11 hrs 10 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Finish Dover
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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
    491.9 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R720: Vredefort
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    7.5 km
  20. Turn left
    20.2 km
  21. Turn left
    7.9 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 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
484.9 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 35 min • 5 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Dover
Eastern Cape to Free State
Start area Origin
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Dover, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Dover
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Dover Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
595.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
729.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
675.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Dover → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth ↔ Dover
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
484.9 km
Total: 968.3 km
Midpoint 484.9 km
968.3 km 11 hrs 10 min
Destination Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 968.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,936.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 484.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -30.55276, 25.49075
End -27.05865, 27.72479
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth from Dover? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is about 968.3 km from Dover by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Dover? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Dover 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 to Dover? +
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 to Dover? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,620.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,628.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,805.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,820.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Dover? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Dover
Settlers Way
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Dover
: Grahamstown
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Dover
: Bloemfontein
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Dover
: Vredefort
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Dover
Koppies
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Dover

Route Locations

Start area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dover, Free State
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 595.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 729.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 675.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 691.9 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 789.8 km

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