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Distance from Somerset to Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape

Somerset to Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,069.3 km in roughly 12 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Somerset → Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
Road distance
1,069.3 km
664.4 mi • 577.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
903.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 2 min
Return: 24 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.8 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
R1,789.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,798.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,993.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,010.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,361.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,372.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,630.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,652.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,107.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,122.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,461.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,489.84
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 17 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,069.3 km 12 hrs 2 min
Start Somerset
Finish Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  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
    45.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    2.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Green Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Lavinia Street
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  24. Turn right
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  25. Turn slight right
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  26. Turn right
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  27. Turn left
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  28. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 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
535.5 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
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
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape 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
696.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
776.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
792.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
535.5 km
Total: 1,069.3 km
Midpoint 535.5 km
1,069.3 km 12 hrs 2 min
Destination Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape -33.95035, 25.60755

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,069.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,138.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 535.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -30.15389, 25.74224
End -33.95035, 25.60755
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Somerset from Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Somerset is about 1,069.3 km from Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape 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 Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,789.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,798.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,993.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,010.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
: Port Elizabeth
From Somerset To Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
: Cradock
From Somerset To Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Somerset To Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
Settlers Way
From Somerset To Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape
: Cape Town
From Somerset To Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shoprite Gqeberha 6001 Eastern Cape, 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: 696.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 776.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 792.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 830.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 890.7 km

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