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Distance from George N2 N1 to Port Alfred

George N2 N1 to Port Alfred is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 341.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George N2 N1 → Port Alfred
Road distance
341.8 km
N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
302.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 51 min
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
231 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R652.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R655.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R794.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R799.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R861.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R864.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,048.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,055.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,132.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,137.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,379.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,388.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
83° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
263° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9669, 23.6452
End coords Destination point
-33.5982, 26.8915
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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341.8 km 3 hrs 51 min
Start George N2 N1
Finish Port Alfred
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    240.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left
    0.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Port Alfred → George N2 N1 George N2 N1 to Johannesburg George N2 N1 to Pretoria George N2 N1 to Cape Town George N2 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Alfred Pretoria to Port Alfred Cape Town to Port Alfred
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
170.7 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Alfred
06:53 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,428.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,503.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George N2 N1 -33.96688, 23.64522
Midpoint
170.7 km
Total: 341.8 km
Midpoint 170.7 km
341.8 km 3 hrs 51 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 341.8 km
Return-cycle span 683.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 170.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96688, 23.64522
Midpoint -33.93791, 25.37268
End -33.59818, 26.89148
Destination services

Available in Port Alfred

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Port Alfred
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is George N2 N1 from Port Alfred? +
George N2 N1 is about 341.8 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from George N2 N1 to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George N2 N1 to Port Alfred in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from George N2 N1 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 George N2 N1 to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R652.56 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R655.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R794.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R799.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George N2 N1 to Port Alfred? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Grahamstown
From George N2 N1 To Port Alfred
: Port Alfred
From George N2 N1 To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
George N2 N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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