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Distance from Trompsburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Trompsburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 551.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 34 min.

N Trompsburg → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Road distance
551.2 km
342.5 mi • 297.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
437.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 34 min
Return: 13 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R922.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R927.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,027.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,036.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,217.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,223.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,356.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,367.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,601.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,609.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,784.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,798.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
11.9°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.3°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
5%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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551.2 km 6 hrs 34 min
Start Trompsburg
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Andrie Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Fontein Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    1.2 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    111.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  7. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  10. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  13. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
275.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Trompsburg → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Trompsburg
Destination area Arrival
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Trompsburg → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Trompsburg Origin postcode
Not available
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
178.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
312.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
258.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Trompsburg
Trompsburg ↔ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Trompsburg -30.03220, 25.78254
Midpoint
275.9 km
Total: 551.2 km
Midpoint 275.9 km
551.2 km 6 hrs 34 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 551.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,102.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.03220, 25.78254
Midpoint -31.95669, 25.47121
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
6
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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Questions 9
How far is Trompsburg from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Trompsburg is about 551.2 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Trompsburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Trompsburg 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 Trompsburg 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 Trompsburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R922.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R927.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,027.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,036.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Trompsburg 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Trompsburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Trompsburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From Trompsburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Trompsburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Trompsburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Trompsburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Trompsburg
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: 178.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 312.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 258.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 274.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 372.6 km

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