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Distance from George to Port Elizabeth M4

George to Port Elizabeth M4 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 323.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George → Port Elizabeth M4
Road distance
323.9 km
R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
291.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 8 min
Start point
Hibernia Street
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
248 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R542.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R544.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R604.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R609.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R715.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R718.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R797.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R803.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R941.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R945.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,048.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,057.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
91° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
271° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9597, 22.4587
End coords Destination point
-33.9619, 25.6187
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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323.9 km 4 hrs 8 min
Start George
Finish Port Elizabeth M4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hibernia Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    10.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    5.8 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    1.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    221.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.5 km
  20. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    7.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Russell Road
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Parliament Street
    0.4 km
  25. Turn right onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  26. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth M4 → George George to Johannesburg George to Pretoria George to Cape Town George to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth M4 Pretoria to Port Elizabeth M4 Cape Town to Port Elizabeth M4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.7 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ 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
7 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,354.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,425.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George Start: Hibernia Street -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint
161.7 km
Total: 323.9 km
Midpoint 161.7 km
323.9 km 4 hrs 8 min
Destination Port Elizabeth M4 End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 323.9 km
Return-cycle span 647.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95972, 22.45871
Midpoint -33.98057, 23.99213
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

Available in Port Elizabeth M4

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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 George from Port Elizabeth M4? +
George is about 323.9 km from Port Elizabeth M4 by road.
How long does it take from George to Port Elizabeth M4? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George to Port Elizabeth M4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from George 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 George to Port Elizabeth M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R542.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R544.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R604.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R609.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George to Port Elizabeth M4? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Knysna
From George To Port Elizabeth M4
: Port Elizabeth
From George To Port Elizabeth M4
Athol Fugard Terrace
From George To Port Elizabeth M4

Route Locations

Start area
George, Western Cape
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

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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