Distance from Dresden to Port Elizabeth

N Dresden → Port Elizabeth

Road distance

862.7 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N1 / N10 / N9 / R102

Dresden to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 862.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

682.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.26×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 1 min

Start point

Dresden Avenue

End point

Havelock Street

Return: 20 hrs 3 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

601 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

11 hrs 16 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,687.10

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,688.96

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

189° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

9° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.9149, 26.8190

End coords Destination point

-33.9619, 25.6187

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 15 °C Dresden Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Port Elizabeth Heavy Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dresden → Port Elizabeth

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Car

862.7 km

10 hrs 1 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

862.7 km

~13 hrs 16 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 141 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → JNB → PLZ (1 hr 5 min)
🚗 3 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 4 hrs 4 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Dresden

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 146 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 146 km from start

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Hotel Soon after Dresden

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 146 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 146 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dresden

Finish Port Elizabeth

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dresden to Port Elizabeth via N1 and N9 and N10

National highway route N1N9N10
Directions from Dresden to Port Elizabeth via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Directions from Dresden to Port Elizabeth via R102

Provincial road route R102
Head on Dresden Avenue

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucette Street

0.7 km
Turn left

36.8 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Street

2.9 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Winburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

384.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth

1.2 km
Merge slight right

94.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10

0.6 km
Merge slight right

94.4 km
Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Hospital Street

194.7 km
Merge slight right

45.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way

4.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right onto Donkin Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace

0.0 km
Turn right onto Havelock Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R78.50

Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth → Dresden Dresden to Johannesburg Dresden to Pretoria Dresden to Cape Town Dresden to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

431.9 km

Free State to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 0 min • 5 hrs 0 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

62.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

143.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

46.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Port Elizabeth

07:14 – 17:15

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 31 min

SunriseDawn break

07:14

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,606.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.25

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R172.55

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,796.04

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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 Dresden Start: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898

Midpoint

431.9 km

Total: 862.7 km

Midpoint 431.9 km

862.7 km 10 hrs 1 min

Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 862.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,725.5 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 1 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 431.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91487, 26.81898

Midpoint -30.78306, 25.08250

End -33.96186, 25.61867

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Questions 9

How far is Dresden from Port Elizabeth? +

Dresden is about 862.7 km from Port Elizabeth by road.

How long does it take from Dresden to Port Elizabeth? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dresden 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 Dresden 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 Dresden to Port Elizabeth? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,687.10 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,688.96 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,680.27 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,739.28 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dresden to Port Elizabeth? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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