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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Swartkops

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Swartkops is a short everyday drive, covering about 13.0 km in roughly 12 min.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Swartkops
Road distance
13.0 km
M3 M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Argyle Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R24.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R24.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R30.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R30.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R32.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R32.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R39.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R40.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R43.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R43.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R52.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R52.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-33.8644, 25.6017
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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13.0 km 12 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Finish Swartkops
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    2.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Swartkops → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Swartkops Pretoria to Swartkops Cape Town to Swartkops
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.5 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Swartkops
06:58 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R54.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R57.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
6.5 km
Total: 13.0 km
Midpoint 6.5 km
13.0 km 12 min
Destination Swartkops End: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 13.0 km
Return-cycle span 26.0 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 107.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.91121, 25.61568
End -33.86444, 25.60167
Destination services

Available in Swartkops

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Swartkops
1
  • ABSA
    Kempston Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Swartkops
4
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Swartkops
2
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Questions 8
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth from Swartkops? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is about 13.0 km from Swartkops by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Swartkops? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Swartkops in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Swartkops? +
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 Swartkops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R24.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R24.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R30.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Swartkops? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 Swartkops
Settlers Way
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Swartkops
: Grahamstown
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Swartkops
: Swartkops
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Swartkops
Uitenhage
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Swartkops

Route Locations

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

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