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Distance from Yakubu Gowon Way to Provinciale 17

Yakubu Gowon Way to Provinciale 17 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 792.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Yakubu Gowon Way → Provinciale 17
Road distance
792.5 km
492.5 mi • 427.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
513.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
85
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 36 min
Return: 21 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,326.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,332.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,477.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,489.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,750.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,758.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,950.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,965.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,303.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,314.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,565.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,586.60
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 51 min
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Local shared
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792.5 km 10 hrs 36 min
Start Yakubu Gowon Way
Finish Provinciale 17
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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
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  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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    1.4 km
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    0.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  19. Continue
    4.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  21. Continue
    46.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    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
    0.0 km
  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
    7.6 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    89.4 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    57.3 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.3 km
  36. Turn right
    79.4 km
  37. Continue
    4.9 km
  38. Continue straight
    6.7 km
  39. Continue
    7.0 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    3.5 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
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  43. Continue
    3.7 km
  44. Turn right
    82.2 km
  45. Turn left
    0.1 km
  46. Go straight
    20.9 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  48. Continue
    0.4 km
  49. Continue right
    1.0 km
  50. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  51. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Route Eyumodjock - Ekok
    0.0 km
  52. Continue onto Route Eyumodjock - Ekok
    0.5 km
  53. Continue straight onto Route Eyumodjock - Ekok
    15.0 km
  54. Continue straight onto Route Mamfé - Eyumodjock
    41.4 km
  55. Turn slight left
    0.5 km
  56. Continue slight right
    0.7 km
  57. Continue slight left onto Route Mamfé - Eyumodjock
    1.8 km
  58. Turn right
    1.1 km
  59. At the end of the road, turn right onto Route Bamenda - Mamfé
    3.4 km
  60. Continue straight onto Route Bamenda - Mamfé
    12.6 km
  61. Continue straight onto Bamenda-Mamfe
    0.1 km
  62. Keep slight right at the fork onto Kumba-Mamfe
    23.3 km
  63. Turn sharp left onto Provinciale 19
    0.3 km
  64. At the end of the road, turn right onto Provinciale 19
    4.8 km
  65. Continue left onto Provinciale 19
    34.2 km
  66. Continue slight right onto Provinciale 19
    6.5 km
  67. Turn left
    0.8 km
  68. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  69. Turn right
    0.4 km
  70. At the end of the road, turn left onto Provinciale 19
    1.4 km
  71. Continue slight left onto Provinciale 19
    1.6 km
  72. Continue slight left onto Provinciale 19
    14.4 km
  73. Continue right onto Provinciale 19
    10.0 km
  74. Turn right
    0.2 km
  75. Turn right
    0.6 km
  76. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  77. Turn slight right onto Provinciale 19
    2.6 km
  78. Continue left onto Provinciale 19
    0.1 km
  79. Turn right
    0.3 km
  80. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.7 km
  81. Turn right
    3.0 km
  82. At the end of the road, turn right onto Provinciale 19
    1.6 km
  83. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Provinciale 17
    0.1 km
  84. Continue onto Provinciale 17
    31.8 km
  85. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
397.4 km
Plateau to Ouest
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 18 min • 5 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Plateau to Ouest
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Yakubu Gowon Way → Provinciale 17
Plateau to Ouest
Start area Origin
Yakubu Gowon Way, Plateau
Destination area Arrival
Provinciale 17, Ouest
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Yakubu Gowon Way → Provinciale 17
Yakubu Gowon Way Origin postcode
Not available
Provinciale 17 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Plateau to Ouest
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
499.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
420.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
516.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Provinciale 17 → Yakubu Gowon Way
Yakubu Gowon Way ↔ Provinciale 17
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Yakubu Gowon Way 9.86921, 8.87114
Midpoint
397.4 km
Total: 792.5 km
Midpoint 397.4 km
792.5 km 10 hrs 36 min
Destination Provinciale 17 5.47707, 10.30538

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Plateau to Ouest
One-way road span 792.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,585.0 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 85
Maneuver density 10.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 397.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 9.86921, 8.87114
Midpoint 7.09651, 8.65497
End 5.47707, 10.30538
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Questions 9
How far is Yakubu Gowon Way from Provinciale 17? +
Yakubu Gowon Way is about 792.5 km from Provinciale 17 by road.
How long does it take from Yakubu Gowon Way to Provinciale 17? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Yakubu Gowon Way to Provinciale 17 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 Yakubu Gowon Way to Provinciale 17? +
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 to Provinciale 17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,326.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,332.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,477.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,489.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Yakubu Gowon Way to Provinciale 17? +
No tollgates are 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. 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

Makurdi-Jos
From Yakubu Gowon Way To Provinciale 17
Bamenda-Mamfe
From Yakubu Gowon Way To Provinciale 17
Kumba-Mamfe
From Yakubu Gowon Way To Provinciale 17
Provinciale 19
From Yakubu Gowon Way To Provinciale 17

Route Locations

Start area
Yakubu Gowon Way, Plateau
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Provinciale 17, Ouest
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 499.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 420.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 516.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 631.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 638.0 km

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