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Distance from Durban M4 to Port Elizabeth M4

Durban M4 to Port Elizabeth M4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 938.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Durban M4 → Port Elizabeth M4
Road distance
938.3 km
M4 N2 N6 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
683.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 14 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
674 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,570.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,578.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,749.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,763.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,072.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,082.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,308.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,327.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,726.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,739.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,037.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,062.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-33.9619, 25.6187
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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938.3 km 11 hrs 14 min
Start Durban M4
Finish Port Elizabeth M4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right
    304.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    46.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth M4 → Durban M4 Durban M4 to Johannesburg Durban M4 to Pretoria Durban M4 to Cape Town Durban M4 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth M4 Pretoria to Port Elizabeth M4 Cape Town to Port Elizabeth M4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
469.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 37 min • 5 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
156.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Elizabeth M4
06:52 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,922.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R187.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,128.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M4 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
469.3 km
Total: 938.3 km
Midpoint 469.3 km
938.3 km 11 hrs 14 min
Destination Port Elizabeth M4 End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 938.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,876.6 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 469.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -31.85697, 28.51493
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth M4
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth M4
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth M4
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth M4
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth M4
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth M4
6
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Questions 9
How far is Durban M4 from Port Elizabeth M4? +
Durban M4 is about 938.3 km from Port Elizabeth M4 by road.
How long does it take from Durban M4 to Port Elizabeth M4? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M4 to Port Elizabeth M4 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 Durban M4 to Port Elizabeth M4? +
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 Durban M4 to Port Elizabeth M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,570.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,578.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,749.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,763.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M4 to Port Elizabeth M4? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Coast
From Durban M4 To Port Elizabeth M4
: Port Shepstone
From Durban M4 To Port Elizabeth M4
Kokstad
From Durban M4 To Port Elizabeth M4
: London
From Durban M4 To Port Elizabeth M4
Expressway
From Durban M4 To Port Elizabeth M4
Settlers Way
From Durban M4 To Port Elizabeth M4
: Port Elizabeth
From Durban M4 To Port Elizabeth M4
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Durban M4 To Port Elizabeth M4

Route Locations

Start area
Durban M4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Elizabeth M4, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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