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Distance from Coast to Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape

Coast to Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,164.3 km in roughly 15 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Coast → Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Road distance
1,164.3 km
723.5 mi • 628.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
852.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
53
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 14 min
Return: 30 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,949.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,958.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,171.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,188.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,571.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,583.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,864.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,888.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,383.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,399.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,769.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,800.03
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,164.3 km 15 hrs 14 min
Start Coast
Finish Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
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Destination
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  1. Start your journey
    8.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    16.5 km
  4. Turn right
    5.0 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N7: Piketberg
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    70.9 km
  7. Turn left
    31.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  11. Turn right
    31.2 km
  12. Turn left
    3.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    44.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    17.7 km
  24. Turn right
    42.6 km
  25. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  26. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  29. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  30. Merge slight right
    163.2 km
  31. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  34. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    10.6 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    5.8 km
  39. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  40. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  41. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  42. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  44. Continue
    1.5 km
  45. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    276.1 km
  48. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  49. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  50. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  51. At the end of the road, turn right
    235.3 km
  52. Turn left onto Cromwell Street
    0.1 km
  53. 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
581.8 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 37 min • 7 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Coast → Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Coast, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Coast → Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Coast Origin postcode
Not available
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape 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
791.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
925.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
871.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape → Coast
Coast ↔ Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Coast to Johannesburg Related trip
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Coast to Pretoria Related trip
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Coast to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint
581.8 km
Total: 1,164.3 km
Midpoint 581.8 km
1,164.3 km 15 hrs 14 min
Destination Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape -33.01894, 27.90446

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,164.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,328.6 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 53
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 581.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint -34.00119, 22.68671
End -33.01894, 27.90446
Destination services

Available in Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape

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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 Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
  • 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
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
2
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Questions 9
How far is Coast from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
Coast is about 1,164.3 km from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Coast to Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast to Shoprite East London 5201 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 Coast to Shoprite East London 5201 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 Coast to Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,949.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,958.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,171.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,188.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast to Shoprite East London 5201 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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Towns along the route

: Piketberg
From Coast To Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
: Robertson
From Coast To Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
: Heidelberg
From Coast To Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
George
From Coast To Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Port Elizabeth
From Coast To Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
: Knysna
From Coast To Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
: Grahamstown
From Coast To Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
: Port Alfred
From Coast To Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Coast, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape, 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: 791.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 925.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 871.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 985.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 887.9 km

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