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Distance from Central Arterial to Port Elizabeth

Central Arterial to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,109.8 km in roughly 13 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Central Arterial → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
1,109.8 km
689.6 mi • 599.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
840.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 2 min
Return: 26 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,857.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,866.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,069.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,086.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,451.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,462.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,730.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,752.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,225.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,240.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,592.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,621.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 17 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,109.8 km 13 hrs 2 min
Start Central Arterial
Finish Port Elizabeth
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on East Central Arterial
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto John Ross Highway
    12.0 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right
    304.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    46.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  27. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R774.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
555.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 31 min • 6 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Central Arterial → Port Elizabeth
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Central Arterial, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Central Arterial → Port Elizabeth
Central Arterial Origin postcode
Not available
Port Elizabeth Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
737.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
871.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
816.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Elizabeth → Central Arterial
Central Arterial ↔ Port Elizabeth
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Central Arterial -28.76368, 32.04949
Midpoint
555.1 km
Total: 1,109.8 km
Midpoint 555.1 km
1,109.8 km 13 hrs 2 min
Destination Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,109.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,219.5 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 555.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.76368, 32.04949
Midpoint -31.28983, 28.80667
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
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Questions 9
How far is Central Arterial from Port Elizabeth? +
Central Arterial is about 1,109.8 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Central Arterial to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Central Arterial 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 Central Arterial 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 Central Arterial to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,857.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,866.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,069.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,086.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Central Arterial to Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There are 26 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

: KwaDukuza
From Central Arterial To Port Elizabeth
Port Shepstone
From Central Arterial To Port Elizabeth
Kokstad
From Central Arterial To Port Elizabeth
: London
From Central Arterial To Port Elizabeth
Expressway
From Central Arterial To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Central Arterial To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Central Arterial To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Central Arterial To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Central Arterial, KwaZulu-Natal
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

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: 737.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 871.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 816.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 833.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 931.2 km

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