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Distance from Mossel Bay to Swartkops

Mossel Bay to Swartkops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 378.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Mossel Bay → Swartkops
Road distance
378.8 km
M3 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
319.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
Start point
Marsh Street
End point
Argyle Street
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R723.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R726.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R880.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R886.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R954.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R958.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,162.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,169.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,255.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,260.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,529.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,538.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1832, 22.1536
End coords Destination point
-33.8644, 25.6017
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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378.8 km 4 hrs 39 min
Start Mossel Bay
Finish Swartkops
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  4. Continue straight onto George Road
    2.0 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    1.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork onto Louis Fourie Road
    2.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Aalwyn Road
    0.4 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N2: George
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    44.7 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    10.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.5 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    233.9 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.8 km
  27. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Swartkops → Mossel Bay Mossel Bay to Johannesburg Mossel Bay to Pretoria Mossel Bay to Cape Town Mossel Bay to Durban Johannesburg to Swartkops Pretoria to Swartkops Cape Town to Swartkops
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
189.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.5 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
15 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,583.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,666.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mossel Bay Start: Marsh Street -34.18320, 22.15362
Midpoint
189.2 km
Total: 378.8 km
Midpoint 189.2 km
378.8 km 4 hrs 39 min
Destination Swartkops End: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 378.8 km
Return-cycle span 757.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 189.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.18320, 22.15362
Midpoint -33.97712, 23.78118
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 9
How far is Mossel Bay from Swartkops? +
Mossel Bay is about 378.8 km from Swartkops by road.
How long does it take from Mossel Bay to Swartkops? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mossel Bay to Swartkops in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay to Swartkops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R723.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R726.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R880.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R886.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mossel Bay to Swartkops? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: George
From Mossel Bay To Swartkops
: Knysna
From Mossel Bay To Swartkops
: Port Elizabeth
From Mossel Bay To Swartkops
: Swartkops
From Mossel Bay To Swartkops
Uitenhage
From Mossel Bay To Swartkops

Route Locations

Start area
Mossel Bay, Western 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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