Distance from A 1 to Port Elizabeth

N A 1 → Port Elizabeth

Road distance

752.9 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R102

A 1 to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 752.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

661.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 17 min

End point

Havelock Street

Return: 35 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

557 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,437.64

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,443.60

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

91° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

271° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.1032, 18.4395

End coords Destination point

-33.9619, 25.6187

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C A 1 Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Port Elizabeth Light Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 1 → Port Elizabeth

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Car

752.9 km

9 hrs 17 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

752.9 km

~11 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 7 hrs 47 min faster · Search →

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Places in Port Elizabeth

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Supermarket 0.3 km

Route

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 1

Finish Port Elizabeth

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Destination

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Directions from A 1 to Port Elizabeth via N2

National highway N2

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Directions from A 1 to Port Elizabeth via R102

Provincial road route R102

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.3 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

2.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road

3.4 km
Turn left onto Atlantic Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Beach Road

0.5 km
Continue right onto Royal Road

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Baden Powell Drive

24.3 km
Turn right towards N2: Somerset West

0.5 km
Merge slight right

348.3 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

221.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road

0.5 km
Go straight onto Cape Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Cape Road

7.1 km
Continue straight onto Russell Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Lawrence Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Parliament Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Athol Fugard Terrace

0.0 km
Turn right onto Havelock Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R219.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth → A 1 A 1 to Johannesburg A 1 to Pretoria A 1 to Cape Town A 1 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

375.9 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 38 min • 4 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

54.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

125.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

40.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Port Elizabeth

07:04 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:04

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,147.16

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.06

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R150.58

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,312.80

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (38)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A 1 -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint

375.9 km

Total: 752.9 km

Midpoint 375.9 km

752.9 km 9 hrs 17 min

Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 752.9 km

Return-cycle span 1,505.8 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 17 min

Maneuver count 40

Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 375.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953

Midpoint -34.17966, 21.98301

End -33.96186, 25.61867

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is A 1 from Port Elizabeth? +

A 1 is about 752.9 km from Port Elizabeth by road.

How long does it take from A 1 to Port Elizabeth? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 1 to 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 A 1 to 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 A 1 to Port Elizabeth? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,437.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,443.60 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,750.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,761.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 1 to Port Elizabeth? +

Yes. There are 3 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

Ou Kaapse Weg

From A 1 To Port Elizabeth

Mitchells Plain

From A 1 To Port Elizabeth

Khayelitsha

From A 1 To Port Elizabeth

: Somerset

From A 1 To Port Elizabeth

: George

From A 1 To Port Elizabeth

: Knysna

From A 1 To Port Elizabeth

: Port Elizabeth

From A 1 To Port Elizabeth

Athol Fugard Terrace

From A 1 To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area

A 1, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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About 293.1 km Difference: 459.8 km

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Places in Port Elizabeth

Shoprite

African Bank

Saint Augustines Primary School

Capitec Bank

Cuspal

Khumbulani High School

Kwik Spar

St George's Primary School

Quickshop

Greenwood Primary School

The Hill College

Shell

Quest School

Standard Bank

School of Rail

Kwikspar

Pooh and Friends

Pick n Pay Express

Humerail Centre

Superspar

African Bank

Shoprite

Standard Bank

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Shell Select

Shell

Shell Select

Dolphins Leap

The Little Slipper Factory Shop

Nedbank

Pick n Pay Clothing

Shell

Shell Select

PEP

Mercado Centre

Torquay Shopping Centre

Summerstrand Village

Shell

Walmer Park Shopping Center

Shell

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