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Distance from Waterfront to Uitenhage

Waterfront to Uitenhage is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 742.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 55 min.

N Waterfront → Uitenhage
Road distance
742.0 km
N2 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
644.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 55 min
End point
Rich Street
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
535 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,242.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,247.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,383.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,394.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,638.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,646.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,825.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,840.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,156.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,166.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,402.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,421.63
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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
-33.9031, 18.4217
End coords Destination point
-33.7679, 25.3978
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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742.0 km 8 hrs 55 min
Start Waterfront
Finish Uitenhage
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
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  4. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Breakwater Lane
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  8. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  10. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
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  12. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport
    4.2 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  24. Continue
    10.6 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  26. Continue
    5.8 km
  27. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  28. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  29. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  30. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  32. Continue
    1.5 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    192.2 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Van Stadens Pass
    0.6 km
  37. Turn left onto Cape Road
    4.3 km
  38. Turn slight left onto Witteklip Road
    5.8 km
  39. Continue straight onto Uitenhage Road
    12.4 km
  40. Continue straight onto Cuyler Street
    0.8 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cuyler Street
    0.0 km
  42. Continue onto Cuyler Street
    0.3 km
  43. Turn right onto Durban Street
    0.5 km
  44. Turn left onto Baird Street
    0.3 km
  45. Turn right onto Rich Street
    0.0 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
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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 ↩ Uitenhage → Waterfront Waterfront to Johannesburg Waterfront to Pretoria Waterfront to Cape Town Waterfront to Durban Johannesburg to Uitenhage Pretoria to Uitenhage Cape Town to Uitenhage
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
370.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 27 min • 4 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Uitenhage
06:53 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,101.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,264.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (60)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
10
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
12
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint
370.5 km
Total: 742.0 km
Midpoint 370.5 km
742.0 km 8 hrs 55 min
Destination Uitenhage End: Rich Street -33.76790, 25.39782

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 742.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,484.0 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 370.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90306, 18.42167
Midpoint -34.17739, 21.90395
End -33.76790, 25.39782
Destination services

Available in Uitenhage

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Uitenhage
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Uitenhage
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Uitenhage
2
  • Shell
    150 Durban Street, 6229, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Matanzima Road, KwaNobuhle, 6242, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Uitenhage
6
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Questions 9
How far is Waterfront from Uitenhage? +
Waterfront is about 742.0 km from Uitenhage by road.
How long does it take from Waterfront to Uitenhage? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterfront to Uitenhage 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 Waterfront to Uitenhage? +
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 Waterfront to Uitenhage? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,242.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,247.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,383.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,394.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterfront to Uitenhage? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Breakwater Lane
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
Cape Town International Airport
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
Somerset
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
Muizenberg
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
Hospital Bend
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
Settlers Way
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
: George
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
Port Elizabeth
From Waterfront To Uitenhage
: Knysna
From Waterfront To Uitenhage

Route Locations

Start area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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