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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred

Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 152.7 km in roughly 1 hr 54 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Port Alfred
Road distance
152.7 km
94.9 mi • 82.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
124.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 54 min
Return: 3 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R255.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R256.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R284.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R286.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R337.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R338.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R375.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R378.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R443.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R445.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R494.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R498.24
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Port Alfred
18.6°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
18.9°C
Day range High / low
H 28° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
25%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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152.7 km 1 hr 54 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Port Alfred
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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
    98.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
76.3 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Port Alfred
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Port Alfred
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Port Alfred Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
East London to Mthatha
3 other similar routes
East London to Mthatha Same province
25.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
85.9 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
9.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Alfred → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Port Alfred
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
76.3 km
Total: 152.7 km
Midpoint 76.3 km
152.7 km 1 hr 54 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 152.7 km
Return-cycle span 305.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 54 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 76.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.60771, 26.15126
End -33.59818, 26.89148
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Port Alfred
3
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Questions 8
How far is Port Elizabeth from Port Alfred? +
Port Elizabeth is about 152.7 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred? +
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 Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R255.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R256.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R284.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R286.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred? +
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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
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.

East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 25.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 85.9 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 9.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 17.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 2.5 km

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