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Distance from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Piketberg

Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Piketberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,055.5 km in roughly 13 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape → Piketberg
Road distance
1,055.5 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
850.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
63
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 10 min
End point
Long Street
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
790 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,766.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,775.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,968.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,984.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,331.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,342.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,597.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,618.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,067.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,082.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,417.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,444.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9960, 27.8721
End coords Destination point
-32.9042, 18.7575
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,055.5 km 13 hrs 10 min
Start Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Finish Piketberg
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.3 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.5 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Buffalo Pass
    7.3 km
  12. Continue left onto Buffalo Pass
    1.7 km
  13. Turn right
    224.3 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  18. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  19. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    4.0 km
  24. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  26. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    3.4 km
  29. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.5 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  33. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  34. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  35. Continue straight
    81.8 km
  36. Take the exit ramp left
    0.1 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  38. Continue straight onto Stasie Street
    0.1 km
  39. Turn left onto Voortrek Street
    0.3 km
  40. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.3 km
  41. Turn left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  42. Turn slight right onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn right
    42.6 km
  44. Continue left
    17.7 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  46. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    44.9 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Robertson Street
    0.0 km
  48. Continue onto Robertson Street
    2.6 km
  49. Turn left onto High Street towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  50. Turn right onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  51. Continue straight onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  53. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  54. Turn left
    3.9 km
  55. Turn right
    31.2 km
  56. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  57. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  58. Turn right
    36.8 km
  59. Continue left
    23.8 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kloof Street
    0.0 km
  61. Continue onto Kloof Street
    0.8 km
  62. Turn right onto Long Street
    0.0 km
  63. 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 ↩ Piketberg → Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Pretoria Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Cape Town Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Durban Johannesburg to Piketberg Pretoria to Piketberg Cape Town to Piketberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
527.3 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 35 min • 6 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
175.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Piketberg
07:23 – 17:59
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,412.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R211.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,644.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (64)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
11
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
14
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape -32.99598, 27.87212
Midpoint
527.3 km
Total: 1,055.5 km
Midpoint 527.3 km
1,055.5 km 13 hrs 10 min
Destination Piketberg End: Long Street -32.90417, 18.75750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,055.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,111.0 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 63
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 527.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99598, 27.87212
Midpoint -34.04054, 23.24845
End -32.90417, 18.75750
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Questions 9
How far is Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape from Piketberg? +
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape is about 1,055.5 km from Piketberg by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Piketberg? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Piketberg 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 Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Piketberg? +
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 Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Piketberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,766.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,775.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,968.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,984.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape to Piketberg? +
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

Buffalo Pass
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Piketberg
: Port Elizabeth
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Piketberg
: George
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Piketberg
Mossel Bay
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Piketberg
Cape Town
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Piketberg
Worcester
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Piketberg
: Piketberg
From Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape To Piketberg

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Piketberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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