Distance from Pinelands to Potters Pass

N Pinelands → Potters Pass

Road distance

1026.2 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R72

Pinelands to Potters Pass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,026.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 14 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

873.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 14 min

Start point

Inverness Avenue

End point

Potters Pass

Return: 24 hrs 28 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

734 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 44 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,006.77

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,008.98

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

86° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

266° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9317, 18.5128

End coords Destination point

-33.0410, 27.8695

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Pinelands Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Potters Pass Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pinelands → Potters Pass

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Car

1026.2 km

12 hrs 14 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1026.2 km

~15 hrs 47 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 9 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → ELS (1 hr 43 min)
🚗 4 km from East London Airport
↑ 8 hrs 46 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pinelands

Finish Potters Pass

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pinelands to Potters Pass via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Pinelands to Potters Pass via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Inverness Avenue

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenroy

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Drive

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Raapenberg Road

0.2 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.3 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

373.3 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

230.9 km
Turn right onto Potters Pass

0.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

512.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 7 min • 6 hrs 7 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

73.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

170.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

55.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Potters Pass

07:03 – 17:09

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 5 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 50 min

SunriseDawn break

07:03

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,289.54

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.52

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R205.24

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,515.31

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (29)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Pinelands Start: Inverness Avenue -33.93167, 18.51278

Midpoint

512.5 km

Total: 1026.2 km

Midpoint 512.5 km

1026.2 km 734 min

Destination Potters Pass End: Potters Pass -33.04100, 27.86949

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1026.2 km

Return-cycle span 2052.4 km

Traversal time 734 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 512.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93167, 18.51278

Midpoint -34.05396, 23.34057

End -33.04100, 27.86949

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Pinelands from Potters Pass? +

Pinelands is about 1026.2 km from Potters Pass by road.

How long does it take from Pinelands to Potters Pass? +

The drive usually takes about 734 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pinelands to Potters Pass 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 Pinelands to Potters Pass? +

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 Pinelands to Potters Pass? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,006.77 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,008.98 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,998.64 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,068.83 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pinelands to Potters Pass? +

Yes. There are 3 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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