Distance from Port Elizabeth to George Airport

N Port Elizabeth → George Airport

Road distance

334.5 km

Provincial mix · N2 / R404

Port Elizabeth to George Airport is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 334.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

299.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 16 min

Start point

Havelock Street

Return: 8 hrs 33 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

256 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 46 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R654.04

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R654.76

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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

-34.0051, 22.3754

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 14 °C Port Elizabeth Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C George Airport Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Port Elizabeth → George Airport

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Car

334.5 km

4 hrs 16 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

334.5 km

~5 hrs 8 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 3 km to Chief Dawid Stuurman International
✈ PLZ → JNB → GRJ (35 min)
↑ 1 hr 23 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Port Elizabeth to George Airport

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Convenience store Near Port Elizabeth

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Gifts & hobbies 6.0 km

The Sacred Leaf

8 Puma Street, George, 6529

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Supermarkets 0.3 km

Shoprite

Gqeberha, 6001, Eastern Cape

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Convenience store 0.8 km

Kwik Spar

Rink Street

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Convenience store 0.9 km

Quickshop

298 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth

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Fuel stations 1.3 km

Shell

177 Walmer Road, 6001, Eastern Cape

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Supermarkets 1.5 km

Kwikspar

1st Avenue, Gqeberha

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Convenience store 1.8 km

Shell Select

Shell

5 Harrower Road, 6001, Eastern Cape

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Convenience store 3.1 km

Shell Select

6070, Eastern Cape

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Port Elizabeth

Finish George Airport

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Port Elizabeth to George Airport via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Port Elizabeth to George Airport via R404

Provincial road route R404
Head on Havelock Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Whitlock Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Clyde Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Lawrence Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Cape Road

5.3 km
Turn right onto Disa Avenue

0.9 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Humansdorp

0.4 km
Merge slight right

190.4 km
Continue straight

32.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.0 km
Continue straight

63.9 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

3.4 km
Continue straight

7.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay

1.1 km
Continue straight

11.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport

0.7 km
Turn right towards R404: George Airport

2.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.1 km
Turn right

1.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R219.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

Tsitsikamma

Road: Road not linked yet

R73.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

167.0 km

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 8 min • 2 hrs 8 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

24.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

55.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

18.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at George Airport

07:33 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:30

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 53 min

SunriseDawn break

07:33

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,398.04

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.69

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R66.89

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,471.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (29)

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

167.0 km

Total: 334.5 km

Midpoint 167.0 km

334.5 km 4 hrs 16 min

Destination George Airport -34.00507, 22.37536

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 334.5 km

Return-cycle span 668.9 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 16 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 167.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867

Midpoint -33.96967, 23.94376

End -34.00507, 22.37536

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Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Port Elizabeth from George Airport? +

Port Elizabeth is about 334.5 km from George Airport by road.

How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to George Airport? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to George Airport in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to George Airport? +

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 George Airport? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R673.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R675.71 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R672.34 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R704.61 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to George Airport? +

Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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