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Distance from Swartkops to Absa Kempston Road

Swartkops to Absa Kempston Road is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.3 km in roughly 8 min.

N Swartkops → Absa Kempston Road
Road distance
9.3 km
5.8 mi • 5.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R30.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.3 km 8 min
Start Swartkops
Finish Absa Kempston Road
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  3. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.9 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N2
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    3.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    0.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8
    0.4 km
  10. Go straight onto Kempston Road
    1.0 km
  11. Turn left
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.6 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Swartkops → Absa Kempston Road
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Swartkops, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Absa Kempston Road, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Swartkops → Absa Kempston Road
Swartkops Origin postcode
Not available
Absa Kempston Road Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
George to Knysna
3 other similar routes
George to Knysna Similar distance
45.3 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
10.5 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
169.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Absa Kempston Road → Swartkops
Swartkops ↔ Absa Kempston Road
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Swartkops -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint
4.6 km
Total: 9.3 km
Midpoint 4.6 km
9.3 km 8 min
Destination Absa Kempston Road -33.92315, 25.59580

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 9.3 km
Return-cycle span 18.6 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 129.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.86444, 25.60167
Midpoint -33.89399, 25.62140
End -33.92315, 25.59580
Destination services

Available in Absa Kempston Road

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Kempston Road
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Absa Kempston Road
3
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Kempston Road
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Kempston Road
6
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5 Harrower Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    288 Cape Road, 6045, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6045, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Kempston Road
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Absa Kempston Road
3
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Questions 8
How far is Swartkops from Absa Kempston Road? +
Swartkops is about 9.3 km from Absa Kempston Road by road.
How long does it take from Swartkops to Absa Kempston Road? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Swartkops to Absa Kempston Road in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Swartkops to Absa Kempston Road? +
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 Swartkops to Absa Kempston Road? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Swartkops to Absa Kempston Road? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Swartkops, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Kempston Road, 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.

George to Knysna Similar distance
About 54.5 km Difference: 45.3 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 10.5 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 169.3 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 31.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 33.0 km

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