Distance from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay R72

N Port Elizabeth → Plettenberg Bay R72

Road distance

232.5 km

Highway dominant · N2

Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay R72 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 232.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

207.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 40 min

Start point

Havelock Street

End point

Toplis Street

Return: 5 hrs 21 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

160 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R454.65

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R455.15

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

267° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

87° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-33.9619, 25.6187

End coords Destination point

-34.0528, 23.3694

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 17 °C Port Elizabeth Rain View Forecast → 15 °C Plettenberg Bay R72 Heavy Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Port Elizabeth → Plettenberg Bay R72

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Car

232.5 km

2 hrs 40 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

232.5 km

~3 hrs 34 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 3 km to Chief Dawid Stuurman International
✈ PLZ → JNB → GRJ (35 min)
🚗 92 km from George Airport
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Port Elizabeth

Finish Plettenberg Bay R72

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay R72 via N2

National highway N2
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
Continue

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Beacon Way

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Main Street

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Hill Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Hill Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Toplis Street

0.1 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

Routes ↩ Plettenberg Bay R72 → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Plettenberg Bay R72 Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay R72 Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay R72

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

116.1 km

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 20 min • 1 hr 20 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

16.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

38.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

12.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Plettenberg Bay R72

07:23 – 17:24

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:24

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 0 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 43 min

SunriseDawn break

07:23

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R971.83

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.65

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R46.50

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,022.98

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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

116.1 km

Total: 232.5 km

Midpoint 116.1 km

232.5 km 161 min

Destination Plettenberg Bay R72 End: Toplis Street -34.05278, 23.36944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 232.5 km

Return-cycle span 465 km

Traversal time 161 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 116.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867

Midpoint -34.05271, 24.48066

End -34.05278, 23.36944

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Port Elizabeth from Plettenberg Bay R72? +

Port Elizabeth is about 232.5 km from Plettenberg Bay R72 by road.

How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay R72? +

The drive usually takes about 161 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay R72 in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay R72? +

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 Plettenberg Bay R72? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R454.65 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R455.15 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R452.81 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R468.71 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay R72? +

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

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