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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Sasolburg

N Port Elizabeth → Sasolburg
Road distance
993.8 km
Mixed roads · M4 / N1 / N2 / R59
Port Elizabeth to Sasolburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 993.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
822.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 14 min
Start point
Havelock Street
Return: 22 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
674 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,999.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,007.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,997.70
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,093.58
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,638.69
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,649.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,635.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,762.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,471.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,485.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,468.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,634.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
15° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
195° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-26.8103, 27.8214
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 15 °C Port Elizabeth Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Sasolburg Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Port Elizabeth → Sasolburg
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Car
993.8 km
11 hrs 14 min
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Two-wheeler
993.8 km
~15 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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993.8 km 11 hrs 14 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Sasolburg
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  1. Directions from Port Elizabeth to Sasolburg via N2 and N1
    National highway route N2N1
  2. Directions from Port Elizabeth to Sasolburg via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  3. Directions from Port Elizabeth to Sasolburg via R59
    Provincial road route R59
  4. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.8 km
  18. Continue left
    95.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  20. Merge slight right
    532.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right
    18.3 km
  23. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    2.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.3 km
  25. Continue make a U-turn onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  26. Turn slight left towards D.F. Malan Road
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Routes ↩ Sasolburg → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Sasolburg Pretoria to Sasolburg Cape Town to Sasolburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
497.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 37 min • 5 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
165.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sasolburg
06:54 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,153.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R198.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,372.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
497.6 km
Total: 993.8 km
Midpoint 497.6 km
993.8 km 11 hrs 14 min
Destination Sasolburg -26.81028, 27.82139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 993.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,987.5 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 497.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -30.48153, 25.59135
End -26.81028, 27.82139
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Sasolburg? +
Port Elizabeth is about 993.8 km from Sasolburg by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Sasolburg? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg? +
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 Sasolburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,999.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,007.72 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,997.70 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,093.58 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Sasolburg? +
Yes. There are 3 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 Sasolburg
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Sasolburg
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Sasolburg
: Bloemfontein
From Port Elizabeth To Sasolburg
: Parys
From Port Elizabeth To Sasolburg

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