Distance from Willow Park to Hospital Bend

N Willow Park → Hospital Bend

Road distance

1,021.5 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N2

Willow Park to Hospital Bend is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,021.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

872.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 10 min

Start point

Fir Avenue

Return: 24 hrs 20 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

730 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 40 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,997.51

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,999.71

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

261° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

81° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.0411, 27.8161

End coords Destination point

-33.9433, 18.4618

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 20 °C Willow Park Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Hospital Bend Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Willow Park → Hospital Bend

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Car

1,021.5 km

12 hrs 10 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,021.5 km

~15 hrs 42 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 1 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → CPT (1 hr 43 min)
🚗 13 km from Cape Town International
↑ 8 hrs 41 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Willow Park to Hospital Bend

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Hotel Near Hospital Bend

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 877 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 877 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Hospital Bend

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 877 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 877 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Willow Park

Finish Hospital Bend

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Willow Park to Hospital Bend via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Willow Park to Hospital Bend via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Head on Fir Avenue

0.3 km
Turn right onto Viscount Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left onto Bentley Avenue

0.5 km
Turn right onto Settlers Way

126.7 km
Continue straight onto Southwell Road

98.5 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth

0.5 km
Merge slight right

46.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2

0.2 km
Merge slight right

197.6 km
Continue straight

32.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.0 km
Continue straight

63.9 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

3.4 km
Continue straight

7.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay

1.1 km
Continue straight

79.9 km
Continue straight

53.5 km
Continue straight

295.6 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

510.2 km

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 5 min • 6 hrs 5 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

73.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

169.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

55.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Hospital Bend

07:46 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 27 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,269.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.43

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R204.29

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,494.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

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 Willow Park Start: Fir Avenue -33.04111, 27.81611

Midpoint

510.2 km

Total: 1,021.5 km

Midpoint 510.2 km

1,021.5 km 12 hrs 10 min

Destination Hospital Bend -33.94333, 18.46183

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,021.5 km

Return-cycle span 2,042.9 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 10 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 510.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.04111, 27.81611

Midpoint -34.04424, 23.31179

End -33.94333, 18.46183

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Questions 9

How far is Willow Park from Hospital Bend? +

Willow Park is about 1,021.5 km from Hospital Bend by road.

How long does it take from Willow Park to Hospital Bend? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Willow Park to Hospital Bend 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 Willow Park to Hospital Bend? +

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 Willow Park to Hospital Bend? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,055.61 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,063.70 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,053.40 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,151.95 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Willow Park to Hospital Bend? +

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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