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Distance from A 4 to 2

A 4 to 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 753.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 4 → 2
Road distance
753.0 km
467.9 mi • 406.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
661.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 18 min
Return: 18 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,260.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,266.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,404.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,415.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,663.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,671.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,852.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,867.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,188.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,198.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,437.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,457.56
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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753.0 km 9 hrs 18 min
Start A 4
Finish 2
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    2.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    3.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  8. Continue right onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    24.3 km
  13. Turn right towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    348.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    10.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    5.8 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    1.5 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    221.1 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.5 km
  33. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    7.1 km
  35. Turn right onto Rink Street
    0.4 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Western Road
    0.0 km
  37. Continue onto Western Road
    0.4 km
  38. Turn right onto Museum Street
    0.1 km
  39. Turn left onto Bird Street
    0.1 km
  40. Turn left onto Trinder Square
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
376.0 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 39 min • 4 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
A 4 → 2
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
A 4, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
2, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
A 4 → 2
A 4 Origin postcode
Not available
2 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
380.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
514.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
574.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
2 → A 4
A 4 ↔ 2
A 4 to Johannesburg Related trip
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A 4 to Pretoria Related trip
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A 4 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 4 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
376.0 km
Total: 753.0 km
Midpoint 376.0 km
753.0 km 9 hrs 18 min
Destination 2 -33.96418, 25.61680

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 753.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,506.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 376.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -34.17968, 21.98343
End -33.96418, 25.61680
Destination services

Available in 2

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around 2
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around 2
6
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Questions 9
How far is A 4 from 2? +
A 4 is about 753.0 km from 2 by road.
How long does it take from A 4 to 2? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 4 to 2 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 A 4 to 2? +
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 A 4 to 2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,260.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,266.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,404.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,415.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 4 to 2? +
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

Ou Kaapse Weg
From A 4 To 2
Mitchells Plain
From A 4 To 2
Khayelitsha
From A 4 To 2
: Somerset
From A 4 To 2
: George
From A 4 To 2
Port Elizabeth
From A 4 To 2
: Knysna
From A 4 To 2
Trinder Square
From A 4 To 2

Route Locations

Start area
A 4, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
2, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 380.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 514.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 574.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 459.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 476.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

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