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Distance from Toll Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Toll Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,119.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Toll Pretoria → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Road distance
1,119.5 km
695.6 mi • 604.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
944.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 39 min
Return: 25 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,874.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,882.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,087.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,104.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,472.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,484.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,754.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,776.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,253.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,268.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,624.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,653.70
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,119.5 km 12 hrs 39 min
Start Toll Pretoria
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Magalies Toll Route
    0.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto Vom Hagen Street
    4.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Struben Street
    1.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    1.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  16. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  19. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 15 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
560.7 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 19 min • 6 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Toll Pretoria → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Toll Pretoria, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Toll Pretoria → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Toll Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth 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
747.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
826.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
843.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Toll Pretoria
Toll Pretoria ↔ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Toll Pretoria -25.74753, 28.12575
Midpoint
560.7 km
Total: 1,119.5 km
Midpoint 560.7 km
1,119.5 km 12 hrs 39 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,119.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,239.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 560.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74753, 28.12575
Midpoint -29.95151, 25.82885
End -33.96186, 25.61867
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Service groups 6
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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
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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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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Questions 9
How far is Toll Pretoria from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Toll Pretoria is about 1,119.5 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Toll Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Toll Pretoria 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 Toll Pretoria 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 Toll Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,874.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,882.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,087.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,104.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Toll Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There are 15 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

Johannesburg
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Krugersdorp
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Soweto
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Kimberley
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Bloemfontein
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
ern Bypass
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Toll Pretoria To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Toll Pretoria, Gauteng
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: 747.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 826.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 843.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 880.9 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 940.9 km

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