Distance from E40 to Port Elizabeth

N E40 → Port Elizabeth

Road distance

737.3 km

Highway dominant · N2 / R102

E40 to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 737.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

650.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 51 min

End point

Havelock Street

Return: 17 hrs 43 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

531 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 51 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,441.74

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,443.33

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

92° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

272° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9955, 18.5614

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 9 °C E40 Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Port Elizabeth Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

E40 → Port Elizabeth

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Car

737.3 km

8 hrs 51 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

737.3 km

~11 hrs 20 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 5 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → PLZ (1 hr 17 min)
🚗 3 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 5 hrs 56 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from E40 to Port Elizabeth

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E40

Finish Port Elizabeth

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from E40 to Port Elizabeth via N2

National highway N2
Directions from E40 to Port Elizabeth via R102

Provincial road route R102
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.1 km
Turn left onto Mthonjeni Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Magowashu Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiba Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Emdeni Street

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Elijah Loza Street

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2: Somerset West

0.6 km
Merge slight right

362.4 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

221.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road

0.5 km
Go straight onto Cape Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Cape Road

7.1 km
Continue straight onto Russell Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Lawrence Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Parliament Street

0.4 km
Turn right 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 3

Known total R219.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 3 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

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

368.1 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 25 min • 4 hrs 25 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

53.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

122.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

39.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Port Elizabeth

07:16 – 17:15

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 23 min

SunriseDawn break

07:16

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,081.77

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R14.75

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R147.45

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,243.97

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

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 E40 -33.99553, 18.56141

Midpoint

368.1 km

Total: 737.3 km

Midpoint 368.1 km

737.3 km 8 hrs 51 min

Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 737.3 km

Return-cycle span 1,474.5 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 51 min

Maneuver count 41

Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 368.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99553, 18.56141

Midpoint -34.17597, 22.06577

End -33.96186, 25.61867

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E40 from Port Elizabeth? +

E40 is about 737.3 km from Port Elizabeth by road.

How long does it take from E40 to Port Elizabeth? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E40 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 E40 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 E40 to Port Elizabeth? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,483.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,489.51 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,482.08 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,553.21 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E40 to Port Elizabeth? +

Yes. There are 3 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

Ntlangano Crescent

From E40 To Port Elizabeth

Cape Town

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: Somerset

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: George

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: Knysna

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Pick n Pay Express

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Quickshop

Boxes & Bites

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Quickshop

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Shell

Finer Furnishings

Quest School

Standard Bank

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Tops at Spar

Kwikspar

Pooh and Friends

Pick n Pay Express

Upholstery etc

Tops at Spar

Paint and Hardware

Humerail Centre

Superspar

African Bank

Shoprite

Mundy's Book Exchange

Standard Bank

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Shell Select

Sandy Bishop Hair

MJR Auto

Studio 93

Shell

Washing Well Laundrette

Shambala

Department of Health

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The Vision Centre

Dolphins Leap

Xtreme Yamaha

Nissan Eastern Cape

Cuspal

Builders Express

Bloomingdales

The Little Slipper Factory Shop

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