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Distance from Gate to Yakubu Gowon Way

Gate to Yakubu Gowon Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,920.0 km in roughly 44 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gate → Yakubu Gowon Way
Road distance
2,920.0 km
1,814.4 mi • 1,576.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,803.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.62×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
112
Info Travel board
Travel time
44 hrs 31 min
Return: 89 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
44 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 22 planned rest stops
50 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,888.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,911.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,445.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,489.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6,449.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6,480.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7,184.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7,242.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8,486.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8,526.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9,453.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9,530.21
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44 hrs 31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
44 hrs 46 min
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2,920.0 km 44 hrs 31 min
Start Gate
Finish Yakubu Gowon Way
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  1. Start your journey
    14.8 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto طريق أوباري - غات
    122.6 km
  3. Turn right onto طريق غات - البركت - حدود الجزائر
    20.9 km
  4. Turn left
    14.4 km
  5. Continue straight
    5.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    177.6 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    28.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    2.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    1.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    4.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    131.8 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn slight right
    331.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    28.4 km
  22. Turn right
    67.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left onto Trans-Sahara
    100.1 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    8.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    1.5 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    1.6 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    2.9 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    1.1 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  35. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    0.4 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  37. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    1.3 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    1.5 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    0.6 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rocade Sud
    0.0 km
  43. Continue onto Rocade Sud
    0.1 km
  44. Continue straight onto التجنب الجنوبي
    0.9 km
  45. Continue straight onto Rocade Sud
    0.2 km
  46. Continue straight onto التجنب الغربي
    1.6 km
  47. Continue straight onto Rocade Sud
    0.7 km
  48. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  49. Turn right onto Trans-Sahara
    382.8 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  51. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    4.2 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.0 km
  53. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    8.7 km
  54. Turn right onto الطريق العابر للصحراء
    0.1 km
  55. Continue slight right onto الطريق العابر للصحراء
    0.0 km
  56. Turn slight right onto Trans-Sahara
    4.7 km
  57. Continue straight onto الطريق العابر للصحراء
    9.2 km
  58. Turn sharp left
    4.0 km
  59. Turn left onto الطريق العابر للصحراء
    176.8 km
  60. Continue straight onto الطريق العابر للصحراء
    25.2 km
  61. At the end of the road, turn left
    230.4 km
  62. Continue straight onto Trans-Sahara
    8.5 km
  63. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Trans-Sahara
    0.1 km
  64. Continue onto Trans-Sahara
    48.1 km
  65. Continue straight
    42.8 km
  66. Continue straight
    16.6 km
  67. Continue straight onto RN11
    137.9 km
  68. Continue straight
    186.5 km
  69. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  70. Continue
    0.5 km
  71. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  72. Continue
    115.4 km
  73. Continue straight onto Kunya to Niger Border Road
    95.0 km
  74. Turn left
    17.5 km
  75. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  76. Continue
    9.4 km
  77. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Murtala Mohammed Road
    0.0 km
  78. Continue onto Murtala Mohammed Road
    2.2 km
  79. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Murtala Mohammed Road
    0.0 km
  80. Continue onto Murtala Mohammed Road
    0.5 km
  81. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto City Road
    0.0 km
  82. Continue onto City Road
    0.7 km
  83. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto City Road
    0.0 km
  84. Continue onto City Road
    1.0 km
  85. Continue straight onto City Road
    0.6 km
  86. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  87. Continue
    0.2 km
  88. Turn right
    2.8 km
  89. Keep slight left at the fork onto Zaria Road
    75.4 km
  90. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  91. Merge slight right onto Kano-Zaria Highway
    0.7 km
  92. Turn right
    0.5 km
  93. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.3 km
  94. Turn left onto Rahama to Kafin Mayaki Road
    144.6 km
  95. At the end of the road, turn left onto Kaduna-Jos Highway
    77.1 km
  96. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  97. Continue
    3.8 km
  98. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  99. Continue
    2.3 km
  100. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ibrahim Taiwo Road
    0.0 km
  101. Continue onto Ibrahim Taiwo Road
    1.5 km
  102. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  103. Continue
    0.0 km
  104. Go straight
    1.0 km
  105. Merge slight right onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.6 km
  106. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.0 km
  107. Continue onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.8 km
  108. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.0 km
  109. Continue onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    1.7 km
  110. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.1 km
  111. Continue onto Yakubu Gowon Way
    0.8 km
  112. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,463.1 km
غات to Plateau
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 hrs 15 min • 22 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
غات to Plateau
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gate → Yakubu Gowon Way
غات to Plateau
Start area Origin
Gate, غات
Destination area Arrival
Yakubu Gowon Way, Plateau
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gate → Yakubu Gowon Way
Gate Origin postcode
Not available
Yakubu Gowon Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
غات to Plateau
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
2,627.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
2,547.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
2,643.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Yakubu Gowon Way → Gate
Gate ↔ Yakubu Gowon Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gate 26.01981, 10.43399
Midpoint
1,463.1 km
Total: 2,920.0 km
Midpoint 1,463.1 km
2,920.0 km 44 hrs 31 min
Destination Yakubu Gowon Way 9.86921, 8.87114

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span غات to Plateau
One-way road span 2,920.0 km
Return-cycle span 5,840.0 km
Traversal time 44 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 112
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,463.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 26.01981, 10.43399
Midpoint 19.56112, 5.77139
End 9.86921, 8.87114
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Questions 9
How far is Gate from Yakubu Gowon Way? +
Gate is about 2,920.0 km from Yakubu Gowon Way by road.
How long does it take from Gate to Yakubu Gowon Way? +
The drive usually takes about 44 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gate to Yakubu Gowon Way 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 Gate to Yakubu Gowon Way? +
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 Gate to Yakubu Gowon Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4,888.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4,911.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5,445.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5,489.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gate to Yakubu Gowon Way? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Trans-Sahara
From Gate To Yakubu Gowon Way
Rocade Sud
From Gate To Yakubu Gowon Way
RN11
From Gate To Yakubu Gowon Way

Route Locations

Start area
Gate, غات
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Yakubu Gowon Way, Plateau
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: 2,627.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 2,643.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 2,758.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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