Distance from Port Elizabeth to Ashford Place

N Port Elizabeth → Ashford Place

Road distance

942.1 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N2 / R72

Port Elizabeth to Ashford Place is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 942.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

684.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.38×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 18 min

Start point

Havelock Street

End point

Ashford Place

Return: 22 hrs 37 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

678 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,842.37

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,844.40

See more fuel details from Port Elizabeth to Ashford Place

🧭 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

-33.9619, 25.6187

End coords Destination point

-29.8363, 31.0030

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Port Elizabeth Rain View Forecast → 18 °C Ashford Place Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Port Elizabeth → Ashford Place

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Car

942.1 km

11 hrs 18 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

942.1 km

~14 hrs 29 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 3 km to Chief Dawid Stuurman International
✈ PLZ → DUR (1 hr 25 min)
🚗 27 km from King Shaka International
↑ 7 hrs 50 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Port Elizabeth to Ashford Place

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Hotel Near Ashford Place

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 683 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Port Elizabeth

Finish Ashford Place

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Port Elizabeth to Ashford Place via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Port Elizabeth to Ashford Place via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Directions from Port Elizabeth to Ashford Place via R72

Provincial road route R72
Head on Havelock Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace

0.0 km
Turn right onto Donkin Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue

0.3 km
Turn right towards M4

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M4

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way

4.9 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Merge slight right

44.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

236.1 km
Turn left onto Currie Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn right towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

217.7 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

304.3 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

105.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway

13.9 km
Turn left onto Anton Lembede Street towards Pietermaritzburg

0.4 km
Continue straight onto King Dinuzulu Road

1.5 km
Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Stephen Dlamini Road

1.8 km
Turn left onto Ashford Place

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

471.3 km

Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 39 min • 5 hrs 39 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

67.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

156.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

50.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Ashford Place

06:43 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:53

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 28 min

SunriseDawn break

06:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,938.14

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.84

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R188.43

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,145.41

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Midpoint

471.3 km

Total: 942.1 km

Midpoint 471.3 km

942.1 km 679 min

Destination Ashford Place End: Ashford Place -29.83631, 31.00300

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 942.1 km

Return-cycle span 1884.2 km

Traversal time 679 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 471.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867

Midpoint -31.84648, 28.52226

End -29.83631, 31.00300

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Questions 9

How far is Port Elizabeth from Ashford Place? +

Port Elizabeth is about 942.1 km from Ashford Place by road.

How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Ashford Place? +

The drive usually takes about 679 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Ashford 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 Elizabeth to Ashford 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 Elizabeth to Ashford Place? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,842.37 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,844.40 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,834.91 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,899.35 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Ashford 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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