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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Ruby Gailey

N Port Elizabeth → Ruby Gailey
Road distance
1,095.4 km
M4 N1 N2 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
720.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 44 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
764 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,091.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,100.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,547.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,563.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,759.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,771.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,361.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,382.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,631.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,646.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,422.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,450.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
34° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
214° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-28.5362, 29.7705
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Port Elizabeth to Ruby Gailey is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,095.4 km in roughly 12 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Port Elizabeth → Ruby Gailey
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Car
1,095.4 km
12 hrs 44 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,095.4 km
~16 hrs 51 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,095 km
↑ 8 hrs 33 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 11 min
With airport
~4 hrs 11 min
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1,095.4 km 12 hrs 44 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Ruby Gailey
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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
    45.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.8 km
  15. Continue left
    95.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    333.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    66.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left
    12.3 km
  25. Turn left
    2.5 km
  26. Turn right
    4.9 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  29. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  30. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    1.7 km
  31. Continue make a U-turn onto Ruby Gailey
    0.2 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey Pretoria to Ruby Gailey Cape Town to Ruby Gailey
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
548.1 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 22 min • 6 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
78.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
182.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
59.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,578.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R219.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,819.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
548.1 km
Total: 1,095.4 km
Midpoint 548.1 km
1,095.4 km 12 hrs 44 min
Destination Ruby Gailey End: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,095.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,190.9 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 548.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -30.07417, 25.77788
End -28.53618, 29.77053
Destination services

Available in Ruby Gailey

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Ruby Gailey? +
Port Elizabeth is about 1,095.4 km from Ruby Gailey by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Ruby Gailey? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Ruby Gailey 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 Ruby Gailey? +
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 Ruby Gailey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,091.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,100.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,547.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,563.31 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Ruby Gailey? +
Yes. There are 5 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

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Port Elizabeth To Ruby Gailey
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Ruby Gailey
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Ruby Gailey
: Bloemfontein
From Port Elizabeth To Ruby Gailey
: Senekal
From Port Elizabeth To Ruby Gailey
Theunissen
From Port Elizabeth To Ruby Gailey
: Bergville
From Port Elizabeth To Ruby Gailey

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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