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

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

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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

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Port Alfred Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Arena Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Port Alfred → Arena

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Car

791.5 km

9 hrs 26 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

791.5 km

~12 hrs 10 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 107 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → JNB → DUR (59 min)
🚗 35 km from King Shaka International
↑ 3 hrs 37 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Port Alfred

Finish Arena

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Port Alfred to Arena via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Port Alfred to Arena via M7

Metro arterial route M7
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Albany Road

136.1 km
Continue straight onto Fleet Street

1.1 km
Turn left onto Currie Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

217.7 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

304.3 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

105.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

9.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7

0.4 km
Turn left

6.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road

1.0 km
Turn left onto Fairfield Road

0.6 km
Continue left onto Fairfield Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

Routes ↩ Arena → Port Alfred Port Alfred to Johannesburg Port Alfred to Pretoria Port Alfred to Cape Town Port Alfred to Durban Johannesburg to Arena Pretoria to Arena Cape Town to Arena

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

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

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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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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