Distance from Somerset Wes to Berea

N Somerset Wes → Berea

Road distance

996.0 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R72

Somerset Wes to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 996.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

848.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 57 min

End point

Baynes Street

Return: 23 hrs 55 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

717 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

13 hrs 12 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,947.67

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,949.82

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

84° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

264° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0822, 18.8489

End coords Destination point

-32.9903, 27.9172

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 10 °C Somerset Wes Fair View Forecast → 14 °C Berea Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Somerset Wes → Berea

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Car

996.0 km

11 hrs 57 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

996.0 km

~15 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 26 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → ELS (1 hr 43 min)
🚗 10 km from East London Airport
↑ 8 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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1 Dirkie Uys Street, Somerset West, 7130 0 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Start Somerset Wes

Finish Berea

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Directions from Somerset Wes to Berea via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Somerset Wes to Berea via R72

Provincial road route R72
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Andries Pretorius Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Victoria Street

1.0 km
Turn left towards Grabouw

336.2 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

235.3 km
Turn left onto Oxford Street

2.6 km
Turn right onto Lukin Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Pearce Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Latimer Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Winkley Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Baynes Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

497.4 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 58 min • 5 hrs 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

71.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

165.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

53.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Berea

07:08 – 17:07

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

07:08

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,163.22

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.92

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R199.20

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,382.34

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (32)

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 Somerset Wes -34.08222, 18.84893

Midpoint

497.4 km

Total: 996.0 km

Midpoint 497.4 km

996.0 km 11 hrs 57 min

Destination Berea End: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 996.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,992.0 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 57 min

Maneuver count 35

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 497.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08222, 18.84893

Midpoint -33.93467, 23.50023

End -32.99028, 27.91722

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Questions 9

How far is Somerset Wes from Berea? +

Somerset Wes is about 996.0 km from Berea by road.

How long does it take from Somerset Wes to Berea? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset Wes to Berea 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 Wes to Berea? +

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 Wes to Berea? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,004.32 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,012.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,002.17 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,098.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset Wes to Berea? +

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

Grabouw

From Somerset Wes To Berea

: George

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Port Elizabeth

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: Knysna

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: Grahamstown

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