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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Bergville M5

N Port Elizabeth → Bergville M5
Road distance
1,071.5 km
M4 N1 N2 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
681.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 27 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Kingsway
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
747 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,045.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,054.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,491.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,507.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,699.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,710.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,287.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,308.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,552.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,566.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,326.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,353.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
32° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
212° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-28.7311, 29.3517
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Port Elizabeth to Bergville M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,071.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Port Elizabeth → Bergville M5
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Car
1,071.5 km
12 hrs 27 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,071.5 km
~16 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,072 km
↑ 8 hrs 18 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 8 min
With airport
~4 hrs 8 min
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1,071.5 km 12 hrs 27 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Bergville M5
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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
    45.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.8 km
  15. Continue left
    95.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    333.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    66.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    85.8 km
  22. Turn right
    8.6 km
  23. Turn left
    64.3 km
  24. Turn slight left onto Kingsway
    0.6 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Bergville M5 → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Bergville M5 Pretoria to Bergville M5 Cape Town to Bergville M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
536.2 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 13 min • 6 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
77.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
178.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bergville M5
06:35 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,478.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R214.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,714.65
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
536.2 km
Total: 1,071.5 km
Midpoint 536.2 km
1,071.5 km 12 hrs 27 min
Destination Bergville M5 End: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,071.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,143.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 536.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -30.17383, 25.73235
End -28.73111, 29.35167
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville M5
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville M5
2
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Bergville M5? +
Port Elizabeth is about 1,071.5 km from Bergville M5 by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Bergville M5? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Bergville M5 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 Bergville M5? +
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 Bergville M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,045.99 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,054.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,491.91 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,507.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Bergville M5? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Port Elizabeth To Bergville M5
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Bergville M5
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Bergville M5
: Bloemfontein
From Port Elizabeth To Bergville M5
: Senekal
From Port Elizabeth To Bergville M5
Theunissen
From Port Elizabeth To Bergville M5
Kingsway
From Port Elizabeth To Bergville M5

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bergville M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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