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Distance from Cleveland to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Cleveland to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,070.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cleveland → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Road distance
1,070.3 km
665.0 mi • 577.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
894.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 59 min
Return: 23 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,791.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,800.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,995.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,011.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,363.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,375.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,633.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,654.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,110.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,125.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,464.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,493.03
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,070.3 km 11 hrs 59 min
Start Cleveland
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cleveland Road
    0.4 km
  2. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.5 km
  3. Merge slight right
    1.3 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  12. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  15. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
536.0 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 59 min • 5 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cleveland → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Cleveland, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cleveland → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Cleveland Origin postcode
Not available
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
697.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
777.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
793.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Cleveland
Cleveland ↔ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cleveland -26.20865, 28.11846
Midpoint
536.0 km
Total: 1,070.3 km
Midpoint 536.0 km
1,070.3 km 11 hrs 59 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,070.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,140.5 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 536.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20865, 28.11846
Midpoint -30.15962, 25.73940
End -33.96186, 25.61867
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cleveland from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Cleveland is about 1,070.3 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Cleveland to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cleveland to Gqeberha 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 Cleveland to Gqeberha 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 Cleveland to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,791.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,800.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,995.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,011.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cleveland to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There are 14 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

: Durban
From Cleveland To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Kimberley
From Cleveland To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
ern Bypass
From Cleveland To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Cleveland To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From Cleveland To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Cleveland To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Cleveland To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Cleveland To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Cleveland, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha 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: 697.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 777.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 793.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 831.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 891.7 km

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