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Distance from Leuven to 2

Leuven to 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,173.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Leuven → 2
Road distance
1,173.2 km
M4 N10 N12 N17 N9 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
898.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 16 min
Start point
Leuven Road
End point
Trinder Square
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
796 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,963.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,973.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,187.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,205.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,591.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,603.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,886.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,910.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,409.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,425.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,798.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,828.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
201° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
21° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4711, 29.1198
End coords Destination point
-33.9642, 25.6168
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,173.2 km 13 hrs 16 min
Start Leuven
Finish 2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Leuven Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Toulouse Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right
    4.0 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    101.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  15. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right onto Western Road
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left onto Trinder Square
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Bird Street
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Trinder Square
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R765.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 2 → Leuven Leuven to Johannesburg Leuven to Pretoria Leuven to Cape Town Leuven to Durban Johannesburg to 2 Pretoria to 2 Cape Town to 2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
587.4 km
Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 38 min • 6 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
195.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 2
06:55 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,903.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R234.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,162.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leuven Start: Leuven Road -26.47109, 29.11977
Midpoint
587.4 km
Total: 1,173.2 km
Midpoint 587.4 km
1,173.2 km 13 hrs 16 min
Destination 2 End: Trinder Square -33.96418, 25.61680

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,173.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,346.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 587.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47109, 29.11977
Midpoint -29.74766, 25.96023
End -33.96418, 25.61680
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around 2
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Leuven from 2? +
Leuven is about 1,173.2 km from 2 by road.
How long does it take from Leuven to 2? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leuven to 2 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 Leuven to 2? +
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 Leuven to 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,963.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,973.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,187.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,205.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leuven to 2? +
Yes. There are 29 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

: Springs
From Leuven To 2
ern Bypass
From Leuven To 2
: Port Elizabeth
From Leuven To 2
: Cradock
From Leuven To 2
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Leuven To 2
Settlers Way
From Leuven To 2
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Leuven To 2
Trinder Square
From Leuven To 2

Route Locations

Start area
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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