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Distance from Masvingo N1 to Port Elizabeth

Masvingo N1 to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,060.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Masvingo N1 → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
1,060.8 km
M4 N1 N10 N9 R102 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
880.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 7 min
Start point
Masvingo Street
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
727 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,025.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,034.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,467.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,482.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,672.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,683.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,255.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,275.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,516.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,531.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,283.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,309.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
196° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
16° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.3681, 28.1985
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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1,060.8 km 12 hrs 7 min
Start Masvingo N1
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 Masvingo Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Mutare Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Khoza Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mohoadisa Street
    1.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Brickfield Road
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Kaunda Street
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Tsubella Street
    3.8 km
  8. Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
    1.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    9.1 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards R59: Vereeniging
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right
    71.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    532.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  18. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  21. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  28. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  29. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  30. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth → Masvingo N1 Masvingo N1 to Johannesburg Masvingo N1 to Pretoria Masvingo N1 to Cape Town Masvingo N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
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Halfway point
531.2 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 3 min • 6 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
176.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Elizabeth
06:58 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,434.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R212.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,667.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Masvingo N1 Start: Masvingo Street -26.36806, 28.19851
Midpoint
531.2 km
Total: 1,060.8 km
Midpoint 531.2 km
1,060.8 km 12 hrs 7 min
Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,060.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,121.7 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 531.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.36806, 28.19851
Midpoint -30.20017, 25.72416
End -33.96186, 25.61867
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 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 Masvingo N1 from Port Elizabeth? +
Masvingo N1 is about 1,060.8 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Masvingo N1 to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Masvingo N1 to Port Elizabeth 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 Masvingo N1 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 Masvingo N1 to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,025.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,034.00 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,467.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,482.35 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Masvingo N1 to Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There are 3 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Vereeniging
From Masvingo N1 To Port Elizabeth
: Kroonstad
From Masvingo N1 To Port Elizabeth
Bloemfontein
From Masvingo N1 To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Masvingo N1 To Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From Masvingo N1 To Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Masvingo N1 To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Masvingo N1 To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Masvingo N1 To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Masvingo N1, Gauteng
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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