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Distance from Grahamstown to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4

Grahamstown to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4 is a practical regional trip, covering about 130.6 km in roughly 1 hr 33 min.

N Grahamstown → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
Road distance
130.6 km
M4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
110.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 33 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
End point
Beach Road
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
93 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R218.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R219.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R243.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R245.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R288.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R289.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R321.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R324.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R379.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R381.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R422.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R426.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-33.9778, 25.6518
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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130.6 km 1 hr 33 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    118.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    6.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Humewood Road
    0.8 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Humewood Road
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    1.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4 → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4 Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4 Cape Town to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
65.3 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
06:53 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R546.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.13
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R574.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
65.3 km
Total: 130.6 km
Midpoint 65.3 km
130.6 km 1 hr 33 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4 End: Beach Road -33.97780, 25.65181

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 130.6 km
Return-cycle span 261.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 33 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 65.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.56460, 25.99247
End -33.97780, 25.65181
Destination services

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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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
5
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4? +
Grahamstown is about 130.6 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4 by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 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 Grahamstown to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R218.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R219.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R243.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R245.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4? +
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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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Grahamstown To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4
Settlers Way
From Grahamstown To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth N1 N2 M4, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Reverse route and related trips

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