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Distance from Absa Kempston Road to Uitenhage

Absa Kempston Road to Uitenhage is a short everyday drive, covering about 29.7 km in roughly 28 min.

N Absa Kempston Road → Uitenhage
Road distance
29.7 km
18.4 mi • 16.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
25.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R55.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R65.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R65.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R72.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R73.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R86.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R86.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R96.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R96.80
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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29.7 km 28 min
Start Absa Kempston Road
Finish Uitenhage
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Kempston Road
    0.1 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Kempston Road
    1.2 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    0.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R75: Uitenhage
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Commercial Road
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Uitenhage Road
    13.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Uitenhage Road
    0.3 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards R75: Uitenhage
    0.8 km
  11. Continue straight
    7.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M6
    0.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M6
    0.2 km
  14. Go straight onto Union Street
    2.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Caledon Street
    1.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Baird Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Rich Street
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M6 - Chapman's Peak Drive M6 - Chapman's Peak Drive M6 - Chapman's Peak Drive
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Absa Kempston Road → Uitenhage
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Absa Kempston Road, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Absa Kempston Road → Uitenhage
Absa Kempston Road Origin postcode
Not available
Uitenhage Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
George to Knysna
3 other similar routes
George to Knysna Similar distance
24.9 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
148.9 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
10.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Uitenhage → Absa Kempston Road
Absa Kempston Road ↔ Uitenhage
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Absa Kempston Road -33.92315, 25.59580
Midpoint
14.8 km
Total: 29.7 km
Midpoint 14.8 km
29.7 km 28 min
Destination Uitenhage -33.76790, 25.39782

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 29.7 km
Return-cycle span 59.3 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 60.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92315, 25.59580
Midpoint -33.82834, 25.51168
End -33.76790, 25.39782
Destination services

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Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 8
How far is Absa Kempston Road from Uitenhage? +
Absa Kempston Road is about 29.7 km from Uitenhage by road.
How long does it take from Absa Kempston Road to Uitenhage? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Absa Kempston Road to Uitenhage in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Absa Kempston Road 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 Absa Kempston Road to Uitenhage? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R49.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R49.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R55.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R55.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Absa Kempston Road to Uitenhage? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Uitenhage
From Absa Kempston Road To Uitenhage
Ibhayi
From Absa Kempston Road To Uitenhage

Route Locations

Start area
Absa Kempston Road, Eastern Cape
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

Distance comparisons

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

George to Knysna Similar distance
About 54.5 km Difference: 24.9 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 148.9 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 10.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 12.6 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 9.8 km

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