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Distance from Isipingo to Port Alfred

Isipingo to Port Alfred is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 773.5 km in roughly 9 hrs 14 min.

N Isipingo → Port Alfred
Road distance
773.5 km
480.6 mi • 417.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
553.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 14 min
Return: 18 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,294.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,300.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,442.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,454.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,708.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,716.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,903.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,918.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,247.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,258.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,504.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,524.40
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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773.5 km 9 hrs 14 min
Start Isipingo
Finish Port Alfred
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Iqbal Square
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Saunders Avenue
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Prospecton Road
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    102.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right
    304.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
387.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 37 min • 4 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Isipingo → Port Alfred
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Isipingo
Destination area Arrival
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Isipingo → Port Alfred
Isipingo Origin postcode
Not available
Port Alfred Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
401.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
534.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
480.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Alfred → Isipingo
Isipingo ↔ Port Alfred
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Isipingo -29.98472, 30.92083
Midpoint
387.0 km
Total: 773.5 km
Midpoint 387.0 km
773.5 km 9 hrs 14 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 773.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,546.9 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 387.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.98472, 30.92083
Midpoint -31.41150, 28.85788
End -33.59818, 26.89148
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Port Alfred
3
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Questions 9
How far is Isipingo from Port Alfred? +
Isipingo is about 773.5 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Isipingo to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Isipingo to Port Alfred 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 Isipingo 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 Isipingo to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,294.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,300.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,442.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,454.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Isipingo to Port Alfred? +
Yes. There are 8 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Iqbal Square
From Isipingo To Port Alfred
Port Shepstone
From Isipingo To Port Alfred
Kokstad
From Isipingo To Port Alfred
: London
From Isipingo To Port Alfred
Expressway
From Isipingo To Port Alfred
Settlers Way
From Isipingo To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
Isipingo
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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 401.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 534.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 480.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 497.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 594.9 km

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