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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Huguenot Tunnel

Port Elizabeth to Huguenot Tunnel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 686.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Port Elizabeth → Huguenot Tunnel
Road distance
686.3 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
603.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 40 min
Start point
Havelock Street
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
520 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,148.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,154.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,279.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,290.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,515.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,522.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,688.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,702.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,994.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,003.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,221.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,239.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
271° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
91° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-33.7323, 19.0926
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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686.3 km 8 hrs 40 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Huguenot Tunnel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    5.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Disa Avenue
    0.9 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Humansdorp
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    190.4 km
  10. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    4.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    3.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  24. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    81.8 km
  27. Take the exit ramp left
    0.1 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  29. Continue straight onto Stasie Street
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Voortrek Street
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.3 km
  32. Turn left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  33. Turn slight right onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    42.6 km
  35. Continue left
    17.7 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  37. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    44.9 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Robertson Street
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto Robertson Street
    2.6 km
  40. Turn left onto High Street towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  41. Turn right onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  42. Continue straight onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  44. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  45. Turn left
    33.3 km
  46. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ Huguenot Tunnel → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Huguenot Tunnel Pretoria to Huguenot Tunnel Cape Town to Huguenot Tunnel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
342.7 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 20 min • 4 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
114.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Huguenot Tunnel
07:23 – 17:56
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,868.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R137.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,019.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (39)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
342.7 km
Total: 686.3 km
Midpoint 342.7 km
686.3 km 8 hrs 40 min
Destination Huguenot Tunnel -33.73232, 19.09264

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 686.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,372.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 342.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -34.04860, 22.26291
End -33.73232, 19.09264
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Huguenot Tunnel? +
Port Elizabeth is about 686.3 km from Huguenot Tunnel by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Huguenot Tunnel? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Huguenot Tunnel 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 Huguenot Tunnel? +
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 Huguenot Tunnel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,148.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,154.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,279.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,290.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Huguenot Tunnel? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Towns along the route

: Humansdorp
From Port Elizabeth To Huguenot Tunnel
: George
From Port Elizabeth To Huguenot Tunnel
Mossel Bay
From Port Elizabeth To Huguenot Tunnel
Cape Town
From Port Elizabeth To Huguenot Tunnel
Worcester
From Port Elizabeth To Huguenot Tunnel

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Huguenot Tunnel, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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