Distance from Port Elizabeth to Settlers Way

N Port Elizabeth → Settlers Way

Road distance

778 km

Provincial mix · N9 / R102 / R404 / R62

Port Elizabeth to Settlers Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 778.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

657.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 37 min

Start point

Havelock Street

Return: 17 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

517 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 37 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,565.68

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,571.84

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

268° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

88° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9619, 25.6187

End coords Destination point

-33.9476, 18.4890

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 16 °C Port Elizabeth Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Settlers Way Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Port Elizabeth → Settlers Way

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Car

778 km

8 hrs 37 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

778 km

~11 hrs 58 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 3 km to Chief Dawid Stuurman International
✈ PLZ → CPT (1 hr 17 min)
🚗 11 km from Cape Town International
↑ 5 hrs 35 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Port Elizabeth

Finish Settlers Way

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Port Elizabeth to Settlers Way via N9

National highway N9
Directions from Port Elizabeth to Settlers Way via R102 and R62 and R404

Provincial road routes R102R62R404
Head east on Havelock Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace

0.0 km
Turn right onto Donkin Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Avenue, R102

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Keep right

4.6 km
Keep left

103.1 km
Keep left

0.5 km
Turn right onto R62

154.5 km
Turn left onto N9, R62

88.8 km
Turn right onto Montagu Street, R404

2.0 km
Turn right onto Montagu Street, R404

2.0 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street, R404

5.6 km
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R404

2.6 km
Turn right

413.6 km
Arrive at your destination, straight ahead

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Settlers Way → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Settlers Way Pretoria to Settlers Way Cape Town to Settlers Way

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

389.0 km

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 18 min • 4 hrs 18 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

56.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

129.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

42.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Settlers Way

07:46 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,252.11

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.56

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R155.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,423.28

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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

389.0 km

Total: 778 km

Midpoint 389.0 km

778 km 518 min

Destination Settlers Way -33.94761, 18.48904

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 778 km

Return-cycle span 1556 km

Traversal time 518 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 389.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867

Midpoint -34.08088, 22.14315

End -33.94761, 18.48904

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Questions 9

How far is Port Elizabeth from Settlers Way? +

Port Elizabeth is about 778 km from Settlers Way by road.

How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Settlers Way? +

The drive usually takes about 518 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Settlers Way 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 Settlers Way? +

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 Settlers Way? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,565.68 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,571.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,564.00 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,639.06 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Settlers Way? +

No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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