Distance from Potsdam to Mossel Bay

N Potsdam → Mossel Bay

Road distance

654.2 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N2

Potsdam to Mossel Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 654.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

526.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 5 min

End point

Marsh Street

Return: 16 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

485 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 5 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,279.37

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,280.79

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

254° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

74° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-32.9697, 27.6503

End coords Destination point

-34.1832, 22.1536

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 16 °C Potsdam Light Showers View Forecast → 15 °C Mossel Bay Heavy Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Potsdam → Mossel Bay

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Car

654.2 km

8 hrs 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

654.2 km

~10 hrs 3 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 18 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → JNB → GRJ (1 hr 1 min)
🚗 30 km from George Airport
↑ 3 hrs 56 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Potsdam

Finish Mossel Bay

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Potsdam to Mossel Bay via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Potsdam to Mossel Bay via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Start your journey

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Road 780

0.9 km
Continue left onto Road 780

0.9 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left onto Golden Highway

5.1 km
Continue straight onto Qumza Highway

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.0 km
Turn slight left

0.2 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Take the ramp left towards N2

0.8 km
Merge slight right

29.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Alexandra Road

1.2 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn right

0.9 km
Continue left

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

239.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2

0.2 km
Merge slight right

197.6 km
Continue straight

32.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.0 km
Continue straight

63.9 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

3.4 km
Continue straight

7.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay

1.1 km
Continue straight

44.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Aalwyn Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road

4.0 km
Turn slight left onto George Road

2.1 km
Continue straight onto Bland Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Beach Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Marsh Street

0.1 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

326.8 km

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 2 min • 4 hrs 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

47.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

108.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

35.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mossel Bay

07:29 – 17:29

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:29

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 0 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 16 min

SunriseDawn break

07:29

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,734.71

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.08

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R130.85

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,878.64

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (44)

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 Potsdam -32.96972, 27.65028

Midpoint

326.8 km

Total: 654.2 km

Midpoint 326.8 km

654.2 km 8 hrs 5 min

Destination Mossel Bay End: Marsh Street -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 654.2 km

Return-cycle span 1,308.5 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 5 min

Maneuver count 49

Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 326.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.96972, 27.65028

Midpoint -33.89852, 25.16433

End -34.18320, 22.15362

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Potsdam from Mossel Bay? +

Potsdam is about 654.2 km from Mossel Bay by road.

How long does it take from Potsdam to Mossel Bay? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Potsdam to Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay? +

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 Mossel Bay? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,279.37 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,280.79 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,274.19 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,318.94 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Potsdam to Mossel Bay? +

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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Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

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Pick n Pay

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Spes Bona Motors

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This Is It!

Jacks Bagels

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Domestic & Electrical Applicance Repairs

Romey Liquorland

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OK MiniMark

Aida

LF Services

Classica

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Van's Electrical Centre

Lucerna

Electronic Services

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Little Lighthouse Preschool

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Smoker's Friend

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Delma'ry

The Meat Station TakeAway & Groceries

Oliver Threads

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Shell

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John Shop

Bitcoin Ekasi Center

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Kwallos Shop

Jabulani Shop 3

Noku's Meat

Jabulani Shop Two

Ebenezer Shop

Rebecca Hair Salon

Marcelo Barber Shop

Pacific Hairdresser

ArTech Design

Penny Mechanic

BK Tire Store

BK Barber

Footprint Preschool and Aftercare

Civic Park Auto Spares

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