How far is it from Bathurst to Libode?

The distance between Bathurst and Libode is 405 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bathurst to Libode?

The drive from Bathurst to Libode takes approximately 5 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Bathurst to Libode?

The fastest route from Bathurst to Libode covers 405 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 10 min.

Which direction is Libode from Bathurst?

Libode lies roughly to the north-east of Bathurst.

Which roads does the route from Bathurst to Libode follow?

The drive from Bathurst to Libode mainly follows R72, N2, R61. The longest single stretch is 219 km on N2.

Which towns do you pass between Bathurst and Libode?

Towns on the route from Bathurst to Libode include Gonubie, Komga, Gcuwa / Butterworth, Mthatha / Umtata.

Bathurst Libode

Distance: 405 kmDrive time: 5 h 10 min

Driving from Bathurst to Libode takes about 5 h 10 min via N2. The distance is 405 km. The straight-line distance is 301 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Port Alfred, East London. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 405 km

1 Depart onto York Road 2 m
2 Continue straight onto Kowie Road 2 km
3 Continue straight onto Bathurst Street 13 km
4 Turn left onto Albany Road 135 km
5 Continue straight onto Fleet Street 2 km
6 Turn left onto Currie Street 2 km
7 Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road 291 m
8 Continue straight onto Valley Road 925 m
9 Continue straight onto North East Expressway 5 km
10 Continue straight 253 m
11 Turn right 545 m
12 Merge slightly right 218 km
13 Turn left onto Madeira Street 487 m

14 Turn right onto Sutherland Drive 27 km
15 Turn left 957 m
16 Turn left 2 km
17 Turn right 965 m
18 Arrive right

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The return trip from Libode to Bathurst covers roughly the same distance, 405 km.

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How far is it from Bathurst to Libode?: The distance between Bathurst and Libode is 405 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bathurst to Libode?: The drive from Bathurst to Libode takes approximately 5 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Bathurst to Libode?: The fastest route from Bathurst to Libode covers 405 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 10 min.
Which direction is Libode from Bathurst?: Libode lies roughly to the north-east of Bathurst.
Which roads does the route from Bathurst to Libode follow?: The drive from Bathurst to Libode mainly follows R72, N2, R61. The longest single stretch is 219 km on N2.
Which towns do you pass between Bathurst and Libode?: Towns on the route from Bathurst to Libode include Gonubie, Komga, Gcuwa / Butterworth, Mthatha / Umtata.

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