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Distance from George M1 M1 to Port Elizabeth

George M1 M1 to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,912.6 km in roughly 33 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George M1 M1 → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
2,912.6 km
M4 N1 N10 N12 N9 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,373.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
88
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 hrs 54 min
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2034 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 16 planned rest stops
37 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,561.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,584.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,773.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,815.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R7,337.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R7,368.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R8,937.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R8,992.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R9,655.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R9,695.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R11,759.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R11,832.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
199° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
19° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-13.9414, 33.7806
End coords Destination point
-33.9619, 25.6187
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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2,912.6 km 33 hrs 54 min
Start George M1 M1
Finish Port Elizabeth
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.7 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kamuzu Procession Road
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  5. Continue onto Kamuzu Procession Road
    2.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
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    2.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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    9.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  11. Continue
    76.2 km
  12. Turn right
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  16. Turn sharp right
    0.2 km
  17. Turn slight left
    116.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto 223
    45.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    96.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  21. Continue
    14.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  23. Continue
    1.6 km
  24. Go straight onto Kilometro_18
    83.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    49.1 km
  27. Continue straight
    227.8 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto ED Mnangagwa Road
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  29. Continue onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    5.0 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto ED Mnangagwa Road
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  31. Continue onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    2.2 km
  32. Continue straight onto Enterprise Road
    0.6 km
  33. Turn right onto Samora Machel Avenue
    2.4 km
  34. Turn left onto Abdel Gamal Nasser Road
    2.2 km
  35. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  36. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    5.1 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    12.6 km
  39. Continue slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.8 km
  40. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  41. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.9 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.2 km
  43. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.1 km
  45. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  46. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  47. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  48. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  50. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  51. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
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  52. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  54. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  56. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  57. Continue straight
    92.2 km
  58. Continue straight
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  59. Go straight
    10.8 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  61. Continue
    5.0 km
  62. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  63. Continue
    383.2 km
  64. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  65. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  66. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  67. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  68. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  69. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  70. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  71. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  72. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  73. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  74. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  75. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  76. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  77. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  78. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  79. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  80. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  81. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  82. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  83. Continue straight
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  84. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  85. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  86. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
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  87. Turn right onto Havelock Street
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  88. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 46
Known total R1,558.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth → George M1 M1 George M1 M1 to Johannesburg George M1 M1 to Pretoria George M1 M1 to Cape Town George M1 M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
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Halfway point
1,459.2 km
Lilongwe to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 hrs 57 min • 16 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Lilongwe to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
209.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
484.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
157.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Elizabeth
06:58 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R12,174.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R58.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R582.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R12,815.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (120)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
18
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
25
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George M1 M1 -13.94143, 33.78062
Midpoint
1,459.2 km
Total: 2,912.6 km
Midpoint 1,459.2 km
2,912.6 km 33 hrs 54 min
Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Lilongwe to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 2,912.6 km
Return-cycle span 5,825.2 km
Traversal time 33 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 88
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,459.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -13.94143, 33.78062
Midpoint -23.28663, 29.82145
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
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Questions 9
How far is George M1 M1 from Port Elizabeth? +
George M1 M1 is about 2,912.6 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from George M1 M1 to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 33 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George M1 M1 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 George M1 M1 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 George M1 M1 to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5,561.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5,584.48 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6,773.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6,815.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George M1 M1 to Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There are 46 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

Kilometro_18
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth
Robert Mugabe Way
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth
: Johannesburg
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth
: Soweto
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth
Kimberley
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Bloemfontein
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth
ern Bypass
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From George M1 M1 To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
George M1 M1, Lilongwe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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