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Distance from Port Alfred to Port Edward

Port Alfred to Port Edward is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 641.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 15 min.

N Port Alfred → Port Edward
Road distance
641.8 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
421.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 15 min
End point
Park Road
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
495 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,225.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,230.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,492.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,501.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,616.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,623.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,969.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,981.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,127.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,136.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,591.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,607.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.5982, 26.8915
End coords Destination point
-31.0559, 30.2227
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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641.8 km 8 hrs 15 min
Start Port Alfred
Finish Port Edward
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    161.8 km
  13. Turn right
    33.5 km
  14. Turn left
    82.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Ramsey Avenue
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Quantock Road
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Ramsey Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Milford Avenue
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Park Road
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Port Edward → Port Alfred Port Alfred to Johannesburg Port Alfred to Pretoria Port Alfred to Cape Town Port Alfred to Durban Johannesburg to Port Edward Pretoria to Port Edward Cape Town to Port Edward
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
321.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Edward
06:35 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,682.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,823.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148
Midpoint
321.0 km
Total: 641.8 km
Midpoint 321.0 km
641.8 km 8 hrs 15 min
Destination Port Edward End: Park Road -31.05593, 30.22275

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 641.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,283.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 321.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.59818, 26.89148
Midpoint -31.83947, 28.53424
End -31.05593, 30.22275
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Port Edward
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Port Alfred from Port Edward? +
Port Alfred is about 641.8 km from Port Edward by road.
How long does it take from Port Alfred to Port Edward? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Alfred to Port Edward 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 Port Edward? +
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 Port Edward? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,225.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,230.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,492.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,501.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Alfred to Port Edward? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Edward
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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