Distance from City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone

N City Centre N5 N2 → Port Shepstone

Road distance

1,568.2 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R72

City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,568.2 km in roughly 18 hrs 46 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,182.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.33×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 46 min

Start point

Nelson Mandela Boulevard

End point

George Street

Return: 37 hrs 32 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1126 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

21 hrs 1 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R3,155.92

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R3,168.34

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

76° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

256° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9148, 18.4279

End coords Destination point

-30.7428, 30.4506

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C City Centre N5 N2 Fog View Forecast → 14 °C Port Shepstone Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

City Centre N5 N2 → Port Shepstone

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Car

1,568.2 km

18 hrs 46 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,568.2 km

~24 hrs 7 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 17 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → MGH (2 hrs 17 min)
🚗 28 km from Margate Airport
↑ 14 hrs 9 min faster than driving · Search →

Places along your journey

Places from City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone

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Hotel Near City Centre N5 N2

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 2 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near City Centre N5 N2

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 2 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start City Centre N5 N2

Finish Port Shepstone

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone via N2

National highway N2
Directions from City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport

4.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Hospital Bend

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

376.1 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

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

236.1 km
Turn left onto Currie Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

217.7 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

304.6 km
Continue straight

2.6 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left onto Bazley Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto George Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 9

Known total R465.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 9 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

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

783.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 23 min • 9 hrs 23 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

112.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

260.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

84.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Port Shepstone

06:51 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:57

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 11 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,555.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.36

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R313.65

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,900.25

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (33)

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 City Centre N5 N2 Start: Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.91478, 18.42790

Midpoint

783.7 km

Total: 1,568.2 km

Midpoint 783.7 km

1,568.2 km 18 hrs 46 min

Destination Port Shepstone End: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,568.2 km

Return-cycle span 3,136.5 km

Traversal time 18 hrs 46 min

Maneuver count 39

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 783.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91478, 18.42790

Midpoint -33.69828, 25.80959

End -30.74278, 30.45056

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Questions 9

How far is City Centre N5 N2 from Port Shepstone? +

City Centre N5 N2 is about 1,568.2 km from Port Shepstone by road.

How long does it take from City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone? +

The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone 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 City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone? +

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 City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,155.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,168.34 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,152.54 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,303.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from City Centre N5 N2 to Port Shepstone? +

Yes. There are 9 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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