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Distance from Port Elizabeth M3 to Mbilana Crescent

Port Elizabeth M3 to Mbilana Crescent is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.0 km in roughly 17 min.

N Port Elizabeth M3 → Mbilana Crescent
Road distance
16.0 km
M3 M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
10.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Mbilana Crescent
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R30.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R30.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R37.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R37.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R40.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R40.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R49.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R49.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R53.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R53.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R64.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R65.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
344° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
164° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-33.8675, 25.5861
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.0 km 17 min
Start Port Elizabeth M3
Finish Mbilana Crescent
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    2.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Trunk Road
    2.4 km
  14. Turn left
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Dibanisa Road
    0.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Daku Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Gwagwa Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Gube Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Mtshiselwa Street
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Giyo-Giyo Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Mbilana Crescent
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Mbilana Crescent → Port Elizabeth M3 Port Elizabeth M3 to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth M3 to Pretoria Port Elizabeth M3 to Cape Town Port Elizabeth M3 to Durban Johannesburg to Mbilana Crescent Pretoria to Mbilana Crescent Cape Town to Mbilana Crescent
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.0 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbilana Crescent
06:58 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R66.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R70.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth M3 Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
8.0 km
Total: 16.0 km
Midpoint 8.0 km
16.0 km 17 min
Destination Mbilana Crescent End: Mbilana Crescent -33.86750, 25.58615

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 16.0 km
Return-cycle span 32.0 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 150.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.89808, 25.61995
End -33.86750, 25.58615
Destination services

Available in Mbilana Crescent

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mbilana Crescent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mbilana Crescent
1
  • PEP
    Port Elizabeth, 6007, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mbilana Crescent
1
  • ABSA
    Kempston Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Mbilana Crescent
5
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Mbilana Crescent
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mbilana Crescent
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mbilana Crescent
2
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Questions 8
How far is Port Elizabeth M3 from Mbilana Crescent? +
Port Elizabeth M3 is about 16.0 km from Mbilana Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth M3 to Mbilana Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth M3 to Mbilana Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth M3 to Mbilana Crescent? +
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 Elizabeth M3 to Mbilana Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.55 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.68 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.21 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R37.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth M3 to Mbilana Crescent? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Port Elizabeth M3 To Mbilana Crescent
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth M3 To Mbilana Crescent
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth M3 To Mbilana Crescent
: Swartkops
From Port Elizabeth M3 To Mbilana Crescent
Uitenhage
From Port Elizabeth M3 To Mbilana Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth M3, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbilana Crescent, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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