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Distance from Somerset to Humansdorp

Somerset to Humansdorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,153.1 km in roughly 12 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → Humansdorp
Road distance
1,153.1 km
716.5 mi • 622.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
935.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 53 min
Return: 25 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,930.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,939.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,150.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,167.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,546.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,558.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,837.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,860.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,351.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,366.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,733.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,763.34
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 8 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,153.1 km 12 hrs 53 min
Start Somerset
Finish Humansdorp
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  14. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  20. Merge slight right
    84.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R330: Hankey
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left
    3.0 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. 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.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
577.3 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 26 min • 6 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Humansdorp
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Humansdorp, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Humansdorp
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Humansdorp Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
780.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
860.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
876.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Humansdorp → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Humansdorp
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
577.3 km
Total: 1,153.1 km
Midpoint 577.3 km
1,153.1 km 12 hrs 53 min
Destination Humansdorp -34.03006, 24.77005

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,153.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,306.1 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 577.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -30.48798, 25.58566
End -34.03006, 24.77005
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Humansdorp
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Humansdorp
1
  • PEP
    7 Main Road, Humansdorp, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Humansdorp
3
  • Shoprite
    Humansdorp, 6300, Eastern Cape
  • Quickshop
    Humansdorp
  • Usave
    Jacob Street, Humansdorp, 6300, Eastern Cape
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Humansdorp? +
Somerset is about 1,153.1 km from Humansdorp by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Humansdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Humansdorp 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 Somerset to Humansdorp? +
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 Somerset to Humansdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,930.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,939.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,150.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,167.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Humansdorp? +
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

: Bloemfontein
From Somerset To Humansdorp
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Humansdorp
: Port Elizabeth
From Somerset To Humansdorp
: Cradock
From Somerset To Humansdorp
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Somerset To Humansdorp
: Hankey
From Somerset To Humansdorp

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Humansdorp, 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: 780.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 860.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 876.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 914.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 974.5 km

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