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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred

N Cape Town International Airport → Port Alfred
Road distance
882.2 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R72
Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 882.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
767.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 32 min
Return: 21 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
632 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,725.19
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,727.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,718.20
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,778.55
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,276.29
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,278.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,267.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,346.69
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,995.12
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,998.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,982.99
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,087.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
89° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
269° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9718, 18.6021
End coords Destination point
-33.5982, 26.8915
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Cape Town International Airport → Port Alfred
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Car
882.2 km
10 hrs 32 min
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Two-wheeler
882.2 km
~13 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred

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Convenience store Near Cape Town International Airport

Pick n Pay Express

Somerset West, 7130, Western Cape 28 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Cape Town International Airport

Shell

7130, Western Cape 32 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Cape Town International Airport

Shell Select

33 Main Road, Riviersonderend, 7250, Western Cape 122 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Cape Town International Airport

Oumeul Bakkery

27 Main Road 122 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Mossel Bay 317 km from start
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Fuel stations Around halfway

Shell

Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape 323 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Espresso Cafe

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 385 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 385 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Prince of Tarts

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 385 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Flat Lizard

Shop 5 Houtappel Building Main Service Road, Sedgefield, 6573 388 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 409 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 410 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Port Alfred

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 438 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Port Alfred

Quickshop

Plettenberg Bay 440 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Port Alfred

Pick n Pay Express

Ries Street, Deal Party, Port Elizabeth, 6012, Eastern Cape 647 km from start
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882.2 km 10 hrs 32 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Port Alfred
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred via R72
    Provincial road route R72
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    362.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    10.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    5.8 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    1.5 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    276.1 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  34. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  35. Turn left
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
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Halfway point
440.6 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 16 min • 5 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
146.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Alfred
07:14 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
07:14
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,687.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R176.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,881.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
440.6 km
Total: 882.2 km
Midpoint 440.6 km
882.2 km 10 hrs 32 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 882.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,764.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 440.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -34.00667, 22.74243
End -33.59818, 26.89148
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Port Alfred? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 882.2 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred 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 Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred? +
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 Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,775.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,782.36 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,773.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,858.58 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Port Alfred? +
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

: Somerset
From Cape Town International Airport To Port Alfred
: George
From Cape Town International Airport To Port Alfred
Port Elizabeth
From Cape Town International Airport To Port Alfred
: Knysna
From Cape Town International Airport To Port Alfred
: Grahamstown
From Cape Town International Airport To Port Alfred
: Port Alfred
From Cape Town International Airport To Port Alfred

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