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Distance from Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Makurdi Jos

Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Makurdi Jos is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 213.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Yakubu Gowon Way N1 → Makurdi Jos
Road distance
213.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
158.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 31 min
Start point
Yakubu Gowon Way
End point
Makurdi-Jos
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
151 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R357.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R359.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R398.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R402.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R472.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R526.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R530.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R621.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R624.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R692.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R697.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
193° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
13° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
9.8692, 8.8711
End coords Destination point
8.4809, 8.5480
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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213.8 km 2 hrs 31 min
Start Yakubu Gowon Way N1
Finish Makurdi Jos
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  1. Head on Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.8 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.1 km
  3. Continue onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    1.7 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    1.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Yakubu Gowon Way
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  7. Continue onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    4.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  9. Continue
    1.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    1.5 km
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    0.6 km
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    1.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    0.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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    4.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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    46.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
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    16.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    62.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  27. Continue
    48.4 km
  28. Go straight
    10.8 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Makurdi-Jos
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Makurdi-Jos
    7.3 km
  31. Continue make a U-turn onto Makurdi-Jos
    3.5 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Makurdi Jos → Yakubu Gowon Way N1 Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Johannesburg Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Pretoria Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Cape Town Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Makurdi Jos Pretoria to Makurdi Jos Cape Town to Makurdi Jos
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
107.2 km
Plateau to Nasarawa
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Plateau to Nasarawa
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
35.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Makurdi Jos
07:08 – 19:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R893.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R42.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R940.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (75)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
14
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
14
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Yakubu Gowon Way N1 Start: Yakubu Gowon Way 9.86921, 8.87114
Midpoint
107.2 km
Total: 213.8 km
Midpoint 107.2 km
213.8 km 2 hrs 31 min
Destination Makurdi Jos End: Makurdi-Jos 8.48094, 8.54804

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Plateau to Nasarawa
One-way road span 213.8 km
Return-cycle span 427.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 15.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 107.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 9.86921, 8.87114
Midpoint 9.21457, 8.44042
End 8.48094, 8.54804
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Questions 9
How far is Yakubu Gowon Way N1 from Makurdi Jos? +
Yakubu Gowon Way N1 is about 213.8 km from Makurdi Jos by road.
How long does it take from Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Makurdi Jos? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Makurdi Jos in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Makurdi Jos? +
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 Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Makurdi Jos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R357.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R359.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R398.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R402.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Yakubu Gowon Way N1 to Makurdi Jos? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Yakubu Gowon Way
From Yakubu Gowon Way N1 To Makurdi Jos
Makurdi-Jos
From Yakubu Gowon Way N1 To Makurdi Jos

Route Locations

Start area
Yakubu Gowon Way N1, Plateau
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Makurdi Jos, Nasarawa
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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