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Distance from Robertson N2 to Gate R511

Robertson N2 to Gate R511 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 880.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Robertson N2 → Gate R511
Road distance
880.3 km
N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
748.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 57 min
Start point
Church Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
657 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,680.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,687.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,047.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,059.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,217.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,226.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,701.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,717.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,918.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,930.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,554.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,576.06
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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
-33.8036, 19.8816
End coords Destination point
-33.0300, 27.8973
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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880.3 km 10 hrs 57 min
Start Robertson N2
Finish Gate R511
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Street
    2.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Johan de Jongh Drive
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    17.7 km
  5. Turn right
    42.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  7. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  10. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right
    163.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    10.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    5.8 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  22. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  23. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    1.5 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    276.1 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  30. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right
    232.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Military Road
    1.7 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. 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 ↩ Gate R511 → Robertson N2 Robertson N2 to Johannesburg Robertson N2 to Pretoria Robertson N2 to Cape Town Robertson N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Gate R511 Pretoria to Gate R511 Cape Town to Gate R511
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
439.6 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
146.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gate R511
06:48 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,679.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R176.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,873.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Robertson N2 Start: Church Street -33.80358, 19.88162
Midpoint
439.6 km
Total: 880.3 km
Midpoint 439.6 km
880.3 km 10 hrs 57 min
Destination Gate R511 -33.03003, 27.89733

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 880.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,760.5 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 439.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.80358, 19.88162
Midpoint -33.98244, 24.03308
End -33.03003, 27.89733
Destination services

Available in Gate R511

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Gate R511
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gate R511
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Gate R511
1
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Questions 9
How far is Robertson N2 from Gate R511? +
Robertson N2 is about 880.3 km from Gate R511 by road.
How long does it take from Robertson N2 to Gate R511? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Robertson N2 to Gate R511 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 Robertson N2 to Gate R511? +
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 Robertson N2 to Gate R511? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,680.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,687.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,047.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,059.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Robertson N2 to Gate R511? +
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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Towns along the route

: Heidelberg
From Robertson N2 To Gate R511
George
From Robertson N2 To Gate R511
Port Elizabeth
From Robertson N2 To Gate R511
: Knysna
From Robertson N2 To Gate R511
: Grahamstown
From Robertson N2 To Gate R511
: Port Alfred
From Robertson N2 To Gate R511

Route Locations

Start area
Robertson N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gate R511, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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