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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Caen

Port Elizabeth to Caen is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.7 km in roughly 16 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Caen
Road distance
11.7 km
M15 M7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Caen Road
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
43.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-33.9651, 25.5163
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.7 km 16 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Caen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Whitlock Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Clyde Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Road
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    7.2 km
  7. Turn slight left onto Kragga Kamma Road towards M15: Kragga Kamma Road
    2.4 km
  8. Turn slight left towards M7
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Circular Drive
    0.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Bordeaux Avenue
    0.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Caen Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Caen Road
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Caen → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Caen Pretoria to Caen Cape Town to Caen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.9 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
0.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Caen
06:56 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R49.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R51.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
5.9 km
Total: 11.7 km
Midpoint 5.9 km
11.7 km 16 min
Destination Caen End: Caen Road -33.96507, 25.51633

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 11.7 km
Return-cycle span 23.5 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 110.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.94819, 25.56015
End -33.96507, 25.51633
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 Caen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Caen
2
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Caen
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Caen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Caen
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Caen
2
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Questions 8
How far is Port Elizabeth from Caen? +
Port Elizabeth is about 11.7 km from Caen by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Caen? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Caen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Caen? +
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 Caen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R21.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R22.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Caen? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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