[Q&A] Malaysia : Gelang Petah (GP)

[ozzarhomb]

Gelang Petah Esso, would like to know where is the nearest U-turn back to SG for people who go 2nd link for petrol top-up.

 

do people U-turn first then pump or pump then U-turn back to SG?

 

also will be helpful to know what's the distance from 2nd link customs to the petrol kiosk.

 

thanks in advance for the advice!! :smile:

[josean]

aggar from 2nd link customs to esso is abt 10-12 km

 

there are a few ways to get back

 

1. exit at Bandar Nusajaya and u will see the singapore sign

2. exit at Gelang Patah and make illegal U turn back

3. under the bridge method before the esso petrol stn

 

note that north bound esso to south bound esso via route (1) is abt 10km

[ozzarhomb]

Originally posted by josean@April 05, 2007 04:59 pm

aggar from 2nd link customs to esso is abt 10-12 km

 

there are a few ways to get back

 

1. exit at Bandar Nusajaya and u will see the singapore sign

2. exit at Gelang Patah and make illegal U turn back

3. under the bridge method before the esso petrol stn

 

note that north bound esso to south bound esso via route (1) is abt 10km

Bandar Nusajaya is before or after GP Esso?

 

under bridge method? is it some kind of illegal turn? :confused:

[redname]

jus go there ask the counter pple, they can help u

[josean]

Originally posted by ozzarhomb@April 05, 2007 06:16 pm

Bandar Nusajaya is before or after GP Esso?

 

under bridge method? is it some kind of illegal turn? :confused:

not really. but very hard to describe to you thru words

its somewhere in the R&R carpark before the makan area u will see 2 "pillar" to enter and go thru some forest road with road and enter something like a tunnel for a short while.

 

this way only takes about 5km to reach southbound esso but dangerous to go at night.

 

 

Bandar Nusajaya is after GP esso, and after Gelang Patah exit. u can actually look at the area map located outside GP esso on the left side of the station on the wall outside facing the pumps

[Naz]

If you're new to 2nd link, do not attempt the illegal u-turn if you're going alone or with a couple of fellow newbies.

 

Always follow the correct path first.

 

After the Malaysian Tol, just go straight. Do not be overly fast for you will miss the exit.

 

Check the signboards for 312C - Bandar Nusajaya.

 

You will enter a roundabout.

 

Then enter the roundabout after this one. (U-turn so to speak)

 

Then go straight. U will see SINGAPURA.

[Guest enHANZed]

remember not to play corner at 312C

[ozzarhomb]

Originally posted by Naz@April 05, 2007 07:36 pm

If you're new to 2nd link, do not attempt the illegal u-turn if you're going alone or with a couple of fellow newbies.

 

Always follow the correct path first.

 

After the Malaysian Tol, just go straight. Do not be overly fast for you will miss the exit.

 

Check the signboards for 312C - Bandar Nusajaya.

 

You will enter a roundabout.

 

Then enter the roundabout after this one. (U-turn so to speak)

 

Then go straight. U will see SINGAPURA.

dun worry, i'm not totally new to 2nd link, just that i usually go further north. so now trying to find out the shortest path if i go in to pump petrol. i usually go 1st link though.

[xb84]

the extent ppl go to save petrol.

 

i myself would rather clock more mileage in unrestricted msian roads.

[pistolwhip]

Originally posted by xb84@April 05, 2007 10:40 pm

unrestricted msian roads.

...ahem...

[NinPeh]

that is where almost everybody try out top speed... 299kmh.

[Naz]

Originally posted by ozzarhomb@April 05, 2007 09:56 pm

dun worry, i'm not totally new to 2nd link, just that i usually go further north. so now trying to find out the shortest path if i go in to pump petrol. i usually go 1st link though.

Don't worry about finding shortest path.

 

The 312C u-turn is short enough.

 

I don't see much gains cuz travelling by the backroad is not really a fun affair to say the least as the road is dark, the roadsigns are whacked by the addicts and the surfaces aren't really good (I tried once, saw a huge watermelon husk on the road and never did try again).

[redbeacon]

I second that.

 

312C is your best bet to the nearest, most safest way to u-turn back towards Customs.

[Scorpione_phantom]

shortest route ever is, after u pay for ur malaysian toll, straight away cut thru the "center divider" they are all cones set up there only. Straight away hit the OPPOSITE side of the NSHW going back to singapore. The petrol station is right there when you crossed the cones. No 312C or wat dark road. just CUT only.

[Ones_Co]

Originally posted by Scorpione_phantom@April 08, 2007 04:50 am

shortest route ever is, after u pay for ur malaysian toll, straight away cut thru the "center divider" they are all cones set up there only. Straight away hit the OPPOSITE side of the NSHW going back to singapore. The petrol station is right there when you crossed the cones. No 312C or wat dark road. just CUT only.

there is a chain there blocking the way right ???

[chiaki]

Originally posted by Scorpione_phantom@April 08, 2007 04:50 am

shortest route ever is, after u pay for ur malaysian toll, straight away cut thru the "center divider" they are all cones set up there only. Straight away hit the OPPOSITE side of the NSHW going back to singapore. The petrol station is right there when you crossed the cones. No 312C or wat dark road. just CUT only.

bad bad!!!! either u teach the right thing or u dun teach.... but dun teach the wrong thing~~~

[Scorpione_phantom]

Originally posted by Ones_Co@April 09, 2007 01:40 pm

there is a chain there blocking the way right ???

can't remember if the the boundary is chained up or partially. but during my times when i always go, no chain leh. maybe now got chain liaoz. but the last time i went was last nov. can just cut across.

[Scorpione_phantom]

Originally posted by princess_chiaki@April 09, 2007 01:49 pm

bad bad!!!! either u teach the right thing or u dun teach.... but dun teach the wrong thing~~~

[EvilGixxer]

Originally posted by Ones_Co@April 09, 2007 01:40 pm

there is a chain there blocking the way right ???

FYI, there is now barb wire blocking the way...

[FOXY]

can someone guide me there for once?

[redbeacon]

You been to JB via 2nd link before?

 

The so-called U-Turn point is simply the Highway 312C exit. It's a cloverleaf highway so 2 turns -- 1 to exit the highway and another ahead to enter it, makes a U-turn.

[ozzarhomb]

ok thanks a lot for the advices people!!, i'm gonna try it out probably later in the afternoon.

 

just some last questions, so the 312C exit is before or after GP Esso in the KL direction? so after i exit 312C i make a U-turn via the roundabout then i can see a Singpaore signboard issit? following the signboard will get me to the GP Esso in the Singapore direction?

 

[panclanrider]

so the 312C exit is before or after GP Esso in the KL direction?

 

The 312C exit is after the GP Esso in the KL direction.

 

so after i exit 312C i make a U-turn via the roundabout then i can see a Singpaore signboard issit?

 

Confirmed.

 

following the signboard will get me to the GP Esso in the Singapore direction?

 

Affirmative.

 

Just ride slow and ensure you've got enuf gas to last you back.

[ozzarhomb]

hello guys, i'm back!! safe and sound!!

 

Really thank you so much everyone for the directions and advice.

 

attached are pictures i took of the 312C exit and GP Esso/Petronas/Shell.

 

hope the pictures will help those who are going in for the first time.

 

this one is the 312C exit. once exited, follow the bend and keep left and very soon u'll see the Singapura signboard. bend is rather steep so dun go too fast as adviced unless u're really confident. :smile:

[ozzarhomb]

this picture shows ur "target" once u paid your highway toll for the first time. :smile: