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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Somerset

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Somerset is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,071.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Somerset
Road distance
1,071.8 km
666.0 mi • 578.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
904.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 2 min
Return: 24 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,794.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,802.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,998.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,014.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,367.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,378.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,637.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,658.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,114.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,129.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,470.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,498.14
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Somerset
16.6°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
18.0°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
75%
Wind 10m wind speed
1 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,071.8 km 12 hrs 2 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Finish Somerset
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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.8 km
  15. Continue left
    95.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    18.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left
    0.0 km
  26. Turn right
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
536.8 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 1 min • 6 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Somerset
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Somerset
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
699.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
778.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
833.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth ↔ Somerset
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
536.8 km
Total: 1,071.8 km
Midpoint 536.8 km
1,071.8 km 12 hrs 2 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,071.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,143.6 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 536.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -30.16864, 25.73492
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

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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 Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth from Somerset? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is about 1,071.8 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Somerset 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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Somerset? +
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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,794.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,802.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,998.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,014.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 14 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

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Somerset
Settlers Way
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Somerset
: Grahamstown
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Somerset
: Bloemfontein
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Somerset
Western Bypass
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Somerset
: cliff
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Somerset
Honeydew
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 699.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 778.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 833.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 795.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 893.3 km

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