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Distance from Mandela Park to Port Elizabeth

Mandela Park to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 512.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min.

N Mandela Park → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
512.7 km
M4 N2 N6 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
394.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
Start point
Ndukuda Street
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
379 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R858.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R862.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R956.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R963.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,132.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,137.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,261.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,271.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,490.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,497.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,659.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,673.41
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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
-31.5781, 28.7432
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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512.7 km 6 hrs 19 min
Start Mandela Park
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 Ndukuda Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Mandela Road
    1.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Ian Woods Road
    3.4 km
  4. Turn right
    211.5 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  13. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    46.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  24. 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 → Mandela Park Mandela Park to Johannesburg Mandela Park to Pretoria Mandela Park to Cape Town Mandela Park to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
256.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
85.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Elizabeth
06:52 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,143.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R102.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,256.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mandela Park Start: Ndukuda Street -31.57806, 28.74324
Midpoint
256.4 km
Total: 512.7 km
Midpoint 256.4 km
512.7 km 6 hrs 19 min
Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 512.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,025.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 256.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.57806, 28.74324
Midpoint -33.14032, 27.63839
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 Mandela Park from Port Elizabeth? +
Mandela Park is about 512.7 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Mandela Park to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mandela Park to Port Elizabeth in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mandela Park 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 Mandela Park to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R858.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R862.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R956.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R963.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mandela Park to Port Elizabeth? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: London
From Mandela Park To Port Elizabeth
Expressway
From Mandela Park To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Mandela Park To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Mandela Park To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Mandela Park To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Mandela Park
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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