Distance from Potsdam to Uitenhage

N Potsdam → Uitenhage

Road distance

294.2 km

Highway dominant · N2

Potsdam to Uitenhage is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 44 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

227.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 44 min

End point

Rich Street

Return: 7 hrs 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

224 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 59 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R575.40

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R576.04

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

246° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

66° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-32.9697, 27.6503

End coords Destination point

-33.7679, 25.3978

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 17 °C Potsdam Heavyrainshowers View Forecast → 15 °C Uitenhage Heavy Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Potsdam → Uitenhage

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Car

294.2 km

3 hrs 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

294.2 km

~4 hrs 31 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 18 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → JNB → PLZ (27 min)
🚗 31 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Potsdam

Finish Uitenhage

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Potsdam to Uitenhage via N2

National highway N2
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

218.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Uitenhage

0.8 km
Turn right

1.3 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Turn left

4.3 km
Turn right

23.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Graaff Reinet Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Caledon Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Baird Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Rich Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

Routes ↩ Uitenhage → Potsdam Potsdam to Johannesburg Potsdam to Pretoria Potsdam to Cape Town Potsdam to Durban Johannesburg to Uitenhage Pretoria to Uitenhage Cape Town to Uitenhage

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

147.0 km

Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

21.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

48.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Uitenhage

07:15 – 17:17

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:16

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 2 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 47 min

SunriseDawn break

07:15

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,229.94

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.88

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R58.85

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,294.68

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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

147.0 km

Total: 294.2 km

Midpoint 147.0 km

294.2 km 3 hrs 44 min

Destination Uitenhage End: Rich Street -33.76790, 25.39782

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape

One-way road span 294.2 km

Return-cycle span 588.5 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 44 min

Maneuver count 35

Maneuver density 11.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 147.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.96972, 27.65028

Midpoint -33.28196, 26.66488

End -33.76790, 25.39782

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Potsdam from Uitenhage? +

Potsdam is about 294.2 km from Uitenhage by road.

How long does it take from Potsdam to Uitenhage? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Potsdam to Uitenhage in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Potsdam to Uitenhage? +

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 Uitenhage? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R575.40 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R576.04 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R573.07 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R593.20 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Potsdam to Uitenhage? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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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