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Distance from Somerset N10 to Swartkops

Somerset N10 to Swartkops is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 730.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset N10 → Swartkops
Road distance
730.1 km
M3 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
625.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 44 min
Start point
Somerset
End point
Argyle Street
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
524 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,394.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,399.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,697.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,708.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,839.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,847.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,240.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,254.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,420.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,430.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,947.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,965.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
91° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
271° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9782, 18.8275
End coords Destination point
-33.8644, 25.6017
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

730.1 km 8 hrs 44 min
Start Somerset N10
Finish Swartkops
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Somerset
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto De Chavonnes
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tulbach
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Maria Lievens
    1.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto De Zalze
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto De Zalze
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto De Zalze
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto De Zalze
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Broadway Boulevard towards Somerset West
    12.0 km
  10. Turn left
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Somerset West
    1.4 km
  12. Turn left towards Somerset West
    337.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    10.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    5.8 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    1.5 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    233.9 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.4 km
  31. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.8 km
  32. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  33. Turn right onto Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  34. 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 ↩ Swartkops → Somerset N10 Somerset N10 to Johannesburg Somerset N10 to Pretoria Somerset N10 to Cape Town Somerset N10 to Durban Johannesburg to Swartkops Pretoria to Swartkops Cape Town to Swartkops
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
364.6 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 22 min • 4 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Swartkops
06:58 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,051.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R146.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,212.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset N10 Start: Somerset -33.97815, 18.82747
Midpoint
364.6 km
Total: 730.1 km
Midpoint 364.6 km
730.1 km 8 hrs 44 min
Destination Swartkops End: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 730.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,460.2 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 364.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97815, 18.82747
Midpoint -34.09603, 22.12112
End -33.86444, 25.60167
Destination services

Available in Swartkops

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Swartkops
1
  • ABSA
    Kempston Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Swartkops
4
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Swartkops
2
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset N10 from Swartkops? +
Somerset N10 is about 730.1 km from Swartkops by road.
How long does it take from Somerset N10 to Swartkops? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset N10 to Swartkops 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 Somerset N10 to Swartkops? +
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 Somerset N10 to Swartkops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,394.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,399.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,697.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,708.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset N10 to Swartkops? +
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

Somerset
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
De Chavonnes
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
Tulbach
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
Maria Lievens
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
De Zalze
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
Broadway Boulevard
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
Grabouw
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
: George
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
Port Elizabeth
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops
: Knysna
From Somerset N10 To Swartkops

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset N10, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Swartkops, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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