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Distance from Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal

N Qolora Mouth → Mount Royal
Road distance
1173.7 km
Highway dominant · M4 / N2 / N6
Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,173.7 km in roughly 14 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
909.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
56
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 49 min
End point
Athelstan Road
Return: 29 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
889 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,361.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,371.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,359.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,472.60
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,116.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,128.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,113.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,262.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,100.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,116.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,096.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,292.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
262° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
82° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.6317, 28.4219
End coords Destination point
-33.4427, 18.7139
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Qolora Mouth → Mount Royal
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Car
1173.7 km
14 hrs 49 min
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Two-wheeler
1173.7 km
~18 hrs 3 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal

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Convenience store Near Qolora Mouth

Shell

8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape 62 km from start
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Convenience store Near Qolora Mouth

Pick n Pay Express

Fleet Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape 64 km from start
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Convenience store Near Qolora Mouth

TotalEnergies

136 Settlers Way, East London, 5201 67 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Qolora Mouth

Shell

110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape 69 km from start
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Convenience store Near Qolora Mouth

Quickshop

9 Breezyvale Road, East London 71 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 494 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Plettenberg Bay 495 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 496 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 523 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 523 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Flat Lizard

Shop 5 Houtappel Building Main Service Road, Sedgefield, 6573 544 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Familie Geheimpies

Wild Oats Market N2, Sedgefield 546 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 546 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Mount Royal

Oumeul Bakkery

27 Main Road 808 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Mount Royal

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 808 km from start
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1173.7 km 890 min
Start Qolora Mouth
Finish Mount Royal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal via N6 and N2
    National highway route N6N2
  2. Directions from Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn slight right
    0.3 km
  5. Continue slight left onto Wild Coast 4x4 Eco Trail
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.2 km
  7. Turn left
    10.1 km
  8. Continue onto Pont
    0.3 km
  9. Continue
    0.8 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    43.3 km
  11. Turn left
    33.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  20. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  24. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    1.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    4.0 km
  30. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    3.4 km
  35. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.5 km
  38. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  39. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  40. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  41. Continue straight
    256.2 km
  42. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Kuilsrivier
    1.8 km
  43. Turn left
    0.1 km
  44. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  45. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  46. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  47. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    1.5 km
  48. Turn left onto Bird Street
    0.5 km
  49. Continue straight onto Koelenhof Road
    12.4 km
  50. Continue straight
    16.8 km
  51. Continue straight
    27.6 km
  52. Continue left onto Voortrekker Road
    2.4 km
  53. Turn slight right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  54. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Burton Hill Avenue
    0.1 km
  56. Continue onto Burton Hill Avenue
    0.6 km
  57. Turn left onto Athelstan Road
    0.1 km
  58. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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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Halfway point
586.4 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 24 min • 7 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
195.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mount Royal
07:44 – 17:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,905.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R234.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,164.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Qolora Mouth -32.63167, 28.42194
Midpoint
586.4 km
Total: 1173.7 km
Midpoint 586.4 km
1173.7 km 890 min
Destination Mount Royal End: Athelstan Road -33.44266, 18.71389

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 1173.7 km
Return-cycle span 2347.4 km
Traversal time 890 min
Maneuver count 56
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 586.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.63167, 28.42194
Midpoint -33.93832, 23.58033
End -33.44266, 18.71389
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Qolora Mouth from Mount Royal? +
Qolora Mouth is about 1173.7 km from Mount Royal by road.
How long does it take from Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal? +
The drive usually takes about 890 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal 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 Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal? +
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 Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,361.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,371.20 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,359.37 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,472.60 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Qolora Mouth to Mount Royal? +
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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