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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Lamont

Port Elizabeth to Lamont is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 927.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 10 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Lamont
Road distance
927.9 km
576.6 mi • 500.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
672.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 10 min
Return: 22 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,553.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,560.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,730.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,744.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,049.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,059.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,283.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,301.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,696.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,709.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,004.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,028.45
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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927.9 km 11 hrs 10 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Lamont
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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
    103.0 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Isipingo
    0.3 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left onto Prospecton Road
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right
    2.3 km
  28. Continue slight left onto South Coast Road
    1.0 km
  29. Turn left onto Gwala Street
    0.6 km
  30. Continue right onto Gwala Street
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Kulu Street
    0.0 km
  32. Continue right onto Kulu Street
    0.4 km
  33. Continue straight onto Malinga Road
    0.1 km
  34. Continue straight onto Mpanza Street
    0.3 km
  35. Turn right onto Cele Avenue
    0.1 km
  36. Turn left
    0.0 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
464.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 35 min • 5 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Lamont
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Lamont
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Lamont
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Lamont 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
555.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
689.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
634.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Lamont → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Lamont
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
464.1 km
Total: 927.9 km
Midpoint 464.1 km
927.9 km 11 hrs 10 min
Destination Lamont -29.94194, 30.94389

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 927.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,855.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 464.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -31.88743, 28.47608
End -29.94194, 30.94389
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lamont
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Lamont
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Lamont
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lamont
6
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Lamont? +
Port Elizabeth is about 927.9 km from Lamont by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Lamont? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Lamont 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 Lamont? +
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 Lamont? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,553.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,560.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,730.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,744.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Lamont? +
Yes. There are 8 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 Lamont
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Lamont
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Lamont
: Port Alfred
From Port Elizabeth To Lamont
Expressway
From Port Elizabeth To Lamont
: Durban
From Port Elizabeth To Lamont
: Isipingo
From Port Elizabeth To Lamont

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lamont
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: 555.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 689.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 634.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 651.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 749.3 km

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