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Distance from Ii M5 to Port Elizabeth

Ii M5 to Port Elizabeth is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 283.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 29 min.

N Ii M5 → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
283.0 km
M4 N2 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
228.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 29 min
Start point
Buffalo Pass
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
209 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R473.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R476.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R527.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R532.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R625.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R628.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R696.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R702.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R822.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R826.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R916.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R923.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.0127, 27.8074
End coords Destination point
-33.9619, 25.6187
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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283.0 km 3 hrs 29 min
Start Ii M5
Finish Port Elizabeth
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Buffalo Pass
    3.6 km
  2. Continue left onto Buffalo Pass
    1.7 km
  3. Turn right
    224.3 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    46.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  15. 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 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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth → Ii M5 Ii M5 to Johannesburg Ii M5 to Pretoria Ii M5 to Cape Town Ii M5 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.5 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Elizabeth
06:53 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,183.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,245.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ii M5 Start: Buffalo Pass -33.01272, 27.80738
Midpoint
141.5 km
Total: 283.0 km
Midpoint 141.5 km
283.0 km 3 hrs 29 min
Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 283.0 km
Return-cycle span 566.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01272, 27.80738
Midpoint -33.61702, 26.78778
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

Available in Port Elizabeth

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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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
4
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 Ii M5 from Port Elizabeth? +
Ii M5 is about 283.0 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Ii M5 to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ii M5 to Port Elizabeth in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ii M5 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 Ii M5 to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R473.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R476.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R527.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R532.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ii M5 to Port Elizabeth? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Buffalo Pass
From Ii M5 To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Ii M5 To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Ii M5 To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Ii M5 To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Ii M5, Eastern Cape
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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