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Distance from East London M1 to Port Alfred

N East London M1 → Port Alfred
Road distance
137.2 km
East London M1 to Port Alfred is a practical regional trip, covering about 137.2 km in roughly 1 hr 43 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
113.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 43 min
Return: 3 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
103 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R268.27
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R268.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R267.18
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R276.56
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R353.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R354.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R352.53
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R364.91
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R465.74
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R466.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R463.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R480.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
235° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
55° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.0192, 27.8999
End coords Destination point
-33.5982, 26.8915
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C East London M1 Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Port Alfred Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
East London M1 → Port Alfred
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Car
137.2 km
1 hr 43 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
137.2 km
~2 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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137.2 km 104 min
Start East London M1
Finish Port Alfred
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Park Gates Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Go straight onto Settlers Way
    135.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
68.6 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
51 min • 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Alfred
07:09 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
07:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R573.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R603.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin East London M1 -33.01916, 27.89986
Midpoint
68.6 km
Total: 137.2 km
Midpoint 68.6 km
137.2 km 104 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 137.2 km
Return-cycle span 274.4 km
Traversal time 104 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 68.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01916, 27.89986
Midpoint -33.21387, 27.33938
End -33.59818, 26.89148
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Questions 8
How far is East London M1 from Port Alfred? +
East London M1 is about 137.2 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from East London M1 to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 104 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from East London M1 to Port Alfred in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from East London M1 to Port Alfred? +
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 East London M1 to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R268.27 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R268.56 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R267.18 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R276.56 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from East London M1 to Port Alfred? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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