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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape

Port Elizabeth to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 290.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 38 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Road distance
290.7 km
M4 N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 38 min
Start point
Havelock Street
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
218 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R555.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R557.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R675.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R680.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R732.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R735.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R891.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R897.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R963.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R967.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,173.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,180.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
63° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
243° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-32.9944, 27.8677
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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290.7 km 3 hrs 38 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
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Start point
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
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  2. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
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  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
    224.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    1.7 km
  15. Continue right onto Buffalo Pass
    7.8 km
  16. Continue right onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Twist Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Twist Street
    0.0 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape Pretoria to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape Cape Town to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.3 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
06:48 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,214.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.13
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,278.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
145.3 km
Total: 290.7 km
Midpoint 145.3 km
290.7 km 3 hrs 38 min
Destination Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape -32.99442, 27.86774

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 290.7 km
Return-cycle span 581.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.60684, 26.82322
End -32.99442, 27.86774
Destination services

Available in Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
1
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
Port Elizabeth is about 290.7 km from Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
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 Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R555.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R557.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R675.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R680.16 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
: Port Alfred
From Port Elizabeth To Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Buffalo Pass
From Port Elizabeth To Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pep East London 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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