Distance from Port Alfred to Arena

N Port Alfred → Arena
Road distance
791.5 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N2
Port Alfred to Arena is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 791.5 km in roughly 9 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
561.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 26 min
End point
Fairfield Road
Return: 18 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
566 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,547.87
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,549.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,541.60
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,595.75
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,042.33
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,044.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,034.06
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,105.50
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,687.28
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,690.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,676.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,770.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
43° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
223° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.5982, 26.8915
End coords Destination point
-29.8517, 30.8803
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Port Alfred → Arena
Places along your journey

Places from Port Alfred to Arena

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Schools & education 1.2 km

Sarnia Primary School

3615, KwaZulu-Natal
Convenience store 1.8 km

Shell Select

3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Pinetown Boys High

3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.8 km

Benjamin Pine Primary School

3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.3 km

Bahlebonke Primary School

3601, KwaZulu-Natal
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Car services 3.4 km

GWM

167 Josiah Gumede Road
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Car services 3.4 km

GWM Service

167 Josiah Gumede Road
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Car services 3.5 km

Ace Moto Spares

18 Stride Road, Pinetown, 3610
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Supermarkets 3.5 km

Pick n Pay

Pine town, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.5 km

Pinetown Girls' High School

3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.7 km

Wingen Heights Secondary School

4093, KwaZulu-Natal
Convenience store 3.7 km

Shell Select

3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.7 km

Pinetown Junior Primary School

3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 3.7 km

Westville Gilrs' High School

3630, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 3.9 km

Bonjour

Westville Road, Westville, 3629
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Supermarkets 4.0 km

Checkers

Durban, 3629, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 4.2 km

Checkers

Pinetown, 3600, KwaZulu-Natal
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Car services 4.3 km

Dennis Motor Sales cc

5b Nisbett Road, 3610
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Car services 4.5 km

Point-S Pinetown

34 Henwood Road, Pinetown, 3600
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Convenience store 4.5 km

Pick n Pay Express

42 Old Main Road, Hillcrest, 3601, KwaZulu-Natal
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Pet services 4.7 km

absolute pets queensburgh

161 Main Road
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Supermarkets 4.7 km

Pick n Pay

Queensburgh, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 4.7 km

Quickshop

6 Glenugie Road, Pinetown
Convenience store 4.8 km

Shell Select

3629, KwaZulu-Natal
Convenience store 4.9 km

Shell Select

3610, KwaZulu-Natal
Convenience store 4.9 km

Shell Select

4093, KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing & fashion 4.9 km

PEP

Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 4.9 km

Quickshop

Westville
Convenience store 5.2 km

Shell Select

3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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Gym & fitness 5.4 km

Sportsmans Warehouse

Rooftop Level - Pavillion Shopping Centre
Fuel stations 5.5 km

Engen Park

Iver Road, Westville North, 3629
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Home & garden 5.7 km

Sax Furniture Fittings

41b Alexander Road
Convenience store 6.1 km

Shell Select

4092, KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing & fashion 6.9 km

Peekay Sarries

12 Joyhurst Street, 4092
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Route

Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

791.5 km 9 hrs 26 min
Start Port Alfred
Finish Arena
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Port Alfred to Arena via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Port Alfred to Arena via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Albany Road
    136.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Fleet Street
    1.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    9.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    6.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    1.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Fairfield Road
    0.6 km
  23. Continue left onto Fairfield Road
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
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
396.0 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 43 min • 4 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
131.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71%
Solar data
Daylight window at Arena
06:45 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,308.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R158.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,482.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148
Midpoint
396.0 km
Total: 791.5 km
Midpoint 396.0 km
791.5 km 9 hrs 26 min
Destination Arena End: Fairfield Road -29.85171, 30.88034

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 791.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,583.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 396.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.59818, 26.89148
Midpoint -31.35652, 28.80999
End -29.85171, 30.88034
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Port Alfred from Arena? +
Port Alfred is about 791.5 km from Arena by road.
How long does it take from Port Alfred to Arena? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Alfred to Arena 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 Port Alfred to Arena? +
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 Port Alfred to Arena? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,592.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,599.16 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,591.19 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,667.55 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Alfred to Arena? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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