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Distance from Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 916.1 km in roughly 10 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Road distance
916.1 km
569.2 mi • 494.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
740.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 55 min
Return: 21 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,533.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,540.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,708.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,722.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,023.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,032.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,253.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,272.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,662.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,674.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,965.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,989.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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916.1 km 10 hrs 55 min
Start Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Le Roux Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    372.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.8 km
  8. Turn left
    174.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    23.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  12. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  15. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
458.4 km
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 27 min • 5 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State Origin postcode
Not available
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
543.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
677.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
623.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State
Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State ↔ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State -28.45338, 21.24626
Midpoint
458.4 km
Total: 916.1 km
Midpoint 458.4 km
916.1 km 10 hrs 55 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 916.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,832.1 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 458.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.45338, 21.24626
Midpoint -30.87866, 24.22644
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
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How far is Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State is about 916.1 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth 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 Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
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 Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,533.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,540.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,708.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,722.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
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

Middelburg
From Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Cradock
From Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Pick N Pay Upington 8801 Free State, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, 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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 543.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 677.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 623.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 639.6 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 737.5 km

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