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Distance from Port Alfred to Trent Place

Port Alfred to Trent Place is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 790.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Port Alfred → Trent Place
Road distance
790.8 km
491.4 mi • 426.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
567.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 28 min
Return: 18 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,323.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,330.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,474.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,486.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,746.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,755.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,945.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,961.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,298.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,309.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,560.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,581.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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790.8 km 9 hrs 28 min
Start Port Alfred
Finish Trent Place
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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
    4.0 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
    9.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.5 km
  17. Merge right
    1.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Vusi Mzimela Road
    2.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Harry Gwala Road
    1.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Denis Shepstone Road
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Ngwenya Road
    0.6 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mahlathi Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Nala Road
    0.6 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockdale Avenue
    0.9 km
  25. Continue slight right onto Trent Place
    0.3 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
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
395.7 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 44 min • 4 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Alfred → Trent Place
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Trent Place, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Alfred → Trent Place
Port Alfred Origin postcode
Not available
Trent Place 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
418.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
552.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
497.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Trent Place → Port Alfred
Port Alfred ↔ Trent Place
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148
Midpoint
395.7 km
Total: 790.8 km
Midpoint 395.7 km
790.8 km 9 hrs 28 min
Destination Trent Place -29.83692, 30.94326

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 790.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,581.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 395.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.59818, 26.89148
Midpoint -31.35960, 28.80976
End -29.83692, 30.94326
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 Trent Place
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Trent Place
3
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Trent Place
1
  • ABSA
    150 Avondale Road, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Trent Place
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Trent Place
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Trent Place
1
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Questions 9
How far is Port Alfred from Trent Place? +
Port Alfred is about 790.8 km from Trent Place by road.
How long does it take from Port Alfred to Trent Place? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Alfred to Trent Place 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 Trent Place? +
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 Trent Place? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,323.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,330.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,474.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,486.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Alfred to Trent Place? +
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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From Port Alfred To Trent Place
: Durban
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Route Locations

Start area
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Trent Place, 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: 418.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 552.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 497.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 612.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 514.4 km

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