South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Chivu to Port Elizabeth

Chivu to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 4,662.2 km in roughly 60 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Chivu → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
4,662.2 km
M4 N1 N10 N12 N9 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3,536.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
127
Info Travel board
Travel time
60 hrs 8 min
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3608 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 30 planned rest stops
67 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R8,902.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8,939.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R10,842.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R10,909.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R11,745.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R11,794.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R14,305.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R14,394.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R15,455.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R15,519.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R18,823.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R18,940.03
See more fuel details from Chivu to Port Elizabeth
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
188° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
8° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-2.4977, 30.5979
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
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Port Elizabeth

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

4,662.2 km 60 hrs 8 min
Start Chivu
Finish Port Elizabeth
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.7 km
  2. Turn right
    1.7 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.6 km
  4. Turn slight right
    1.2 km
  5. Turn sharp left
    3.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  9. Continue right
    25.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    84.4 km
  11. Turn right
    28.7 km
  12. Turn slight left
    54.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    27.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    118.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.2 km
  18. Continue
    8.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left
    8.5 km
  22. Turn left
    60.9 km
  23. Turn right
    191.9 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    2.1 km
  28. Turn right
    131.5 km
  29. Go straight
    37.3 km
  30. Go straight
    71.5 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    42.3 km
  33. Keep slight left at the fork
    27.9 km
  34. Go straight
    23.4 km
  35. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    2.7 km
  38. Turn left
    162.8 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    0.9 km
  41. Turn left
    213.0 km
  42. Turn right onto Great North Road
    435.9 km
  43. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  44. Merge slight right onto Great North Road
    192.9 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  46. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.6 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.0 km
  48. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.9 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  50. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.2 km
  51. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  52. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.1 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  54. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.6 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Kalambo Road
    0.1 km
  56. Continue onto Kalambo Road
    0.5 km
  57. Turn left onto Lumumba Road
    2.2 km
  58. Turn right onto Kafue Road
    5.0 km
  59. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  60. Continue onto Kafue Road
    2.1 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  62. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.4 km
  63. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  64. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.5 km
  65. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  66. Continue onto Kafue Road
    120.1 km
  67. Turn slight right
    2.0 km
  68. Continue straight
    339.3 km
  69. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  70. Continue
    6.4 km
  71. Turn right onto King George Road
    1.4 km
  72. Continue straight onto Prince Edward Street
    3.7 km
  73. Continue straight onto Abdel Gamal Nasser Road
    2.2 km
  74. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  75. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    5.1 km
  76. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    0.0 km
  77. Continue onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    12.6 km
  78. Continue slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.8 km
  79. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  80. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.9 km
  81. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.2 km
  82. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  83. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.1 km
  84. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  85. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  86. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  87. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  88. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  89. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  90. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  91. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  92. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  93. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  94. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  95. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  96. Continue straight
    92.2 km
  97. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  98. Go straight
    10.8 km
  99. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  100. Continue
    5.0 km
  101. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  102. Continue
    383.2 km
  103. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  104. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  105. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  106. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  107. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  108. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  109. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  110. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  111. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  112. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  113. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  114. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  115. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  116. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  117. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  118. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  119. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  120. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  121. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  122. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  123. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  124. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  125. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  126. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  127. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 46
Known total R1,558.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth → Chivu Chivu to Johannesburg Chivu to Pretoria Chivu to Cape Town Chivu to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,336.6 km
Kagera to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 hrs 4 min • 30 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Kagera to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
335.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
775.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
251.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Elizabeth
06:58 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R19,487.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R93.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R932.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R20,513.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (172)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
28
Lane merges Yield required
7
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
36
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Chivu -2.49766, 30.59786
Midpoint
2,336.6 km
Total: 4,662.2 km
Midpoint 2,336.6 km
4,662.2 km 60 hrs 8 min
Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Kagera to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 4,662.2 km
Return-cycle span 9,324.3 km
Traversal time 60 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 127
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,336.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -2.49766, 30.59786
Midpoint -17.12354, 29.91494
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

Available in Port Elizabeth

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
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
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Chivu from Port Elizabeth? +
Chivu is about 4,662.2 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Chivu to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 60 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Chivu 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 Chivu 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 Chivu to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R8,902.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8,939.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10,842.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10,909.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Chivu to Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There are 46 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Robert Mugabe Way
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
: Johannesburg
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
: Soweto
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
Kimberley
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
Bloemfontein
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
ern Bypass
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Chivu To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Chivu, Kagera
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: 4,289.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 4,369.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 4,385.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 4,423.6 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 4,483.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Port Elizabeth to Chivu

Chivu to Johannesburg Chivu to Pretoria Chivu to Cape Town Chivu to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Durban to Port Elizabeth

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.