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Distance from Great Way to Mossel Bay

Great Way to Mossel Bay is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 336.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Great Way → Mossel Bay
Road distance
336.6 km
209.2 mi • 181.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
282.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 12 min
Return: 8 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R563.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R627.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R632.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R743.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R747.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R828.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R834.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R978.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R982.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,089.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,098.66
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mossel Bay
12.1°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.4°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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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336.6 km 4 hrs 12 min
Start Great Way
Finish Mossel Bay
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Great West Way
    2.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Van Stadens Pass
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Cape Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N2: Humansdorp
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Great West Way
    159.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    1.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    4.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    3.4 km
  16. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    44.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.4 km
  22. Turn slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    4.1 km
  24. Turn slight left onto George Road
    2.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  26. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  28. 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
168.1 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Great Way → Mossel Bay
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Great Way, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Great Way → Mossel Bay
Great Way Origin postcode
Not available
Mossel Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
35.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
98.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
158.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mossel Bay → Great Way
Great Way ↔ Mossel Bay
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Great Way to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Great Way -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint
168.1 km
Total: 336.6 km
Midpoint 168.1 km
336.6 km 4 hrs 12 min
Destination Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 336.6 km
Return-cycle span 673.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 168.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint -33.93844, 23.57596
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

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 Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
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Questions 9
How far is Great Way from Mossel Bay? +
Great Way is about 336.6 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from Great Way to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Great Way to Mossel Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Great Way to Mossel Bay? +
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 Great Way to Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R563.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R566.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R627.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R632.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Great Way to Mossel Bay? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Van Stadens Pass
From Great Way To Mossel Bay
Uitenhage
From Great Way To Mossel Bay
: Humansdorp
From Great Way To Mossel Bay
: George
From Great Way To Mossel Bay
Cape Town
From Great Way To Mossel Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Great Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mossel Bay, Western 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: 35.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 98.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 158.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 43.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 60.2 km

Reverse route and related trips

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