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Distance from Potsdam to 1

N Potsdam → 1
Road distance
1,016.1 km
Highway dominant · M4 / N2
Potsdam to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,016.1 km in roughly 12 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
812.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
50
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 18 min
Return: 24 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
738 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,987.08
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,989.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,979.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,048.54
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,621.84
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,624.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,611.23
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,702.93
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,449.79
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,453.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,435.82
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,556.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
261° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
81° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.9697, 27.6503
End coords Destination point
-33.7978, 18.9535
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 Potsdam Fair View Forecast → 15 °C 1 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Potsdam → 1
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Car
1,016.1 km
12 hrs 18 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,016.1 km
~15 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Potsdam to 1

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Food & drink Before halfway

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 414 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Plettenberg Bay 414 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 416 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 443 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 443 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571 444 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6573, Western Cape 464 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Flat Lizard

Shop 5 Houtappel Building Main Service Road, Sedgefield, 6573 464 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Familie Geheimpies

Wild Oats Market N2, Sedgefield 466 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 466 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Garden of Aidan

Wild Oats Farmers Market N2, Sedgefield 466 km from start
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Fuel stations Past halfway

Shell

Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape 530 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching 1

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 729 km from start
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Supermarkets Near 1

Woolworths

Huguenot Road 798 km from start
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Supermarkets Near 1

Pick n Pay

13 Main Road, Franschhoek, 7690, Western Cape 799 km from start
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1,016.1 km 12 hrs 18 min
Start Potsdam
Finish 1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Potsdam to 1 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Potsdam to 1 via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Road 780
    0.9 km
  8. Continue left onto Road 780
    0.9 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Golden Highway
    5.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Qumza Highway
    0.7 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. Take the ramp left towards N2
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right
    29.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Alexandra Road
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right
    0.9 km
  21. Continue left
    0.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    0.5 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    239.2 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  28. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  29. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    1.7 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    4.0 km
  34. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  35. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  36. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    3.4 km
  39. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    0.5 km
  42. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  43. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  44. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  45. Continue straight
    202.4 km
  46. Turn right
    19.3 km
  47. Turn left onto Draaiberg Road
    10.1 km
  48. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  49. Turn left
    48.4 km
  50. Turn right
    0.1 km
  51. Turn right
    0.1 km
  52. 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 ↩ 1 → Potsdam Potsdam to Johannesburg Potsdam to Pretoria Potsdam to Cape Town Potsdam to Durban Johannesburg to 1 Pretoria to 1 Cape Town to 1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
507.6 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 9 min • 6 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
169.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1
07:40 – 17:42
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:41
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
07:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,247.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R203.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,471.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (43)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Potsdam -32.96972, 27.65028
Midpoint
507.6 km
Total: 1,016.1 km
Midpoint 507.6 km
1,016.1 km 12 hrs 18 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,016.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,032.3 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 50
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 507.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.96972, 27.65028
Midpoint -34.00339, 23.40434
End -33.79778, 18.95351
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Potsdam from 1? +
Potsdam is about 1,016.1 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from Potsdam to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Potsdam to 1 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 Potsdam to 1? +
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 Potsdam to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,987.08 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,989.28 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,979.03 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,048.54 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Potsdam to 1? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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