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Distance from Port Alfred to Kirsty Close

Port Alfred to Kirsty Close is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 833.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Port Alfred → Kirsty Close
Road distance
833.9 km
518.1 mi • 450.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
609.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 52 min
Return: 19 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,395.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,402.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,554.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,567.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,841.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,850.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,051.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,068.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,423.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,434.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,699.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,721.49
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 7 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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833.9 km 9 hrs 52 min
Start Port Alfred
Finish Kirsty Close
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Albany Road
    136.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fleet Street
    1.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    58.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Ballito
    0.6 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ballito Drive
    1.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Albertina Way
    0.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kirsty Close
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Kirsty Close
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R366.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
417.2 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 56 min • 4 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Alfred → Kirsty Close
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kirsty Close, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Alfred → Kirsty Close
Port Alfred Origin postcode
Not available
Kirsty Close Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
461.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
595.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
540.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kirsty Close → Port Alfred
Port Alfred ↔ Kirsty Close
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148
Midpoint
417.2 km
Total: 833.9 km
Midpoint 417.2 km
833.9 km 9 hrs 52 min
Destination Kirsty Close -29.52990, 31.20206

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 833.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,667.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 417.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.59818, 26.89148
Midpoint -31.19220, 28.86688
End -29.52990, 31.20206
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kirsty Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Kirsty Close
6
  • On The Move
    On The Move, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • PEP
    PEP, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Studio 88
    Studio 88, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Lizzard
    Lizzard, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • the Hub
    the Hub, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Senqu
    Senqu, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kirsty Close
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kirsty Close
6
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Questions 9
How far is Port Alfred from Kirsty Close? +
Port Alfred is about 833.9 km from Kirsty Close by road.
How long does it take from Port Alfred to Kirsty Close? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Alfred to Kirsty Close 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 Kirsty Close? +
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 Kirsty Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,395.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,402.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,554.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,567.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Alfred to Kirsty Close? +
Yes. There are 15 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

Expressway
From Port Alfred To Kirsty Close
: Durban
From Port Alfred To Kirsty Close
: Ballito
From Port Alfred To Kirsty Close
Compensation
From Port Alfred To Kirsty Close
Albertina Way
From Port Alfred To Kirsty Close

Route Locations

Start area
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kirsty Close, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 461.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 595.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 540.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 557.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 655.3 km

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