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Distance from Port Elizabeth to 3 N2

Port Elizabeth to 3 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 395.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 52 min.

N Port Elizabeth → 3 N2
Road distance
395.1 km
M4 N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
297.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 52 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Merriman Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
292 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R661.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R664.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R736.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R742.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R872.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R876.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R972.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R979.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,148.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,153.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,279.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,289.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
53° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
233° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-32.3324, 28.1466
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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395.1 km 4 hrs 52 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish 3 N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    44.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right
    98.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Merriman Street
    0.0 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 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 ↩ 3 N2 → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to 3 N2 Pretoria to 3 N2 Cape Town to 3 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
197.5 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
65.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3 N2
06:44 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,651.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,738.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
197.5 km
Total: 395.1 km
Midpoint 197.5 km
395.1 km 4 hrs 52 min
Destination 3 N2 End: Merriman Street -32.33239, 28.14659

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 395.1 km
Return-cycle span 790.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 197.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.39529, 27.28764
End -32.33239, 28.14659
Destination services

Available in 3 N2

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around 3 N2
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around 3 N2
4
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from 3 N2? +
Port Elizabeth is about 395.1 km from 3 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to 3 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to 3 N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to 3 N2? +
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 to 3 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R661.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R664.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R736.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R742.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to 3 N2? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Port Elizabeth To 3 N2
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To 3 N2
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To 3 N2
: Port Alfred
From Port Elizabeth To 3 N2
Expressway
From Port Elizabeth To 3 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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