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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Empangeni

Port Elizabeth to Empangeni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,103.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 0 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Empangeni
Road distance
1,103.2 km
685.5 mi • 595.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
831.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 0 min
Return: 26 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 0 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,846.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,855.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,057.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,073.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,436.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,448.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,714.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,736.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,206.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,221.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,571.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,600.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 0 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 15 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,103.2 km 13 hrs 0 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Empangeni
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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
    217.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  22. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  23. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    172.5 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay
    0.6 km
  26. Turn left onto John Ross Highway
    5.0 km
  27. Turn right onto Turnbull Street
    0.1 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  30. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R774.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
551.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 30 min • 6 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Empangeni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Empangeni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Empangeni
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Empangeni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
730.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
864.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
810.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Empangeni → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Empangeni
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
551.9 km
Total: 1,103.2 km
Midpoint 551.9 km
1,103.2 km 13 hrs 0 min
Destination Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,103.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,206.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 551.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -31.31880, 28.80456
End -28.74611, 31.89722
Destination services

Available in Empangeni

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Empangeni
2
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Empangeni
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Empangeni? +
Port Elizabeth is about 1,103.2 km from Empangeni by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Empangeni? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Empangeni 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 Empangeni? +
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 Empangeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,846.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,855.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,057.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,073.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Empangeni? +
Yes. There are 26 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. 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 Empangeni
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Empangeni
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Empangeni
: Port Alfred
From Port Elizabeth To Empangeni
Expressway
From Port Elizabeth To Empangeni
: Durban
From Port Elizabeth To Empangeni
: Richards Bay
From Port Elizabeth To Empangeni
Ulundi
From Port Elizabeth To Empangeni
Pearce Crescent
From Port Elizabeth To Empangeni

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 730.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 864.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 810.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 826.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 924.7 km

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