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Distance from Cape Town to Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape

Cape Town to Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,038.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town → Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
Road distance
1,038.0 km
645.0 mi • 560.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
883.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 28 min
Return: 24 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,737.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,745.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,935.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,951.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,292.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,303.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,554.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,574.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,016.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,030.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,360.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,387.79
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Today's outlook for Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
15.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.1°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,038.0 km 12 hrs 28 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    10.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.5 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    276.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    235.2 km
  29. Turn left onto Buffalo Street
    0.9 km
  30. Continue straight onto North West Expressway
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight onto Phoenix Street
    0.7 km
  32. Turn left onto Douglas Smith Highway
    0.5 km
  33. Turn right onto Mazwi Street
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
518.4 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 14 min • 6 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → KuGompo City
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Cape Town, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
KuGompo City, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • Lujiza Street
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
8001 • 5216
Cape Town → Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
Cape Town Origin postcode
8001
Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape Destination postcode
5216
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
665.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
799.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
859.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
518.4 km
Total: 1,038.0 km
Midpoint 518.4 km
1,038.0 km 12 hrs 28 min
Destination Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape -33.00722, 27.87950

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,038.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,076.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 518.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.05238, 23.35054
End -33.00722, 27.87950
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
1
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape? +
Cape Town is about 1,038.0 km from Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape 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 Cape Town to Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape? +
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 Cape Town to Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,737.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,745.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,935.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,951.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 8001
Destination area
KuGompo City, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Pefferville
Road: Lujiza Street
Postal code: 5216

Postal codes

Cape Town
8001
Masakhe Primary School East London 5216 Eastern Cape
5216

Distance comparisons

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Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 665.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 799.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 859.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 744.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 761.6 km

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