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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Villiers

N Port Elizabeth → Villiers
Road distance
1,051.2 km
Mixed roads · M4 / N1 / N2 / R34
Port Elizabeth to Villiers is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,051.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
821.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 37 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Main Street
Return: 25 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
757 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,115.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,123.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,113.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,214.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,791.09
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,802.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,788.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,921.91
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,672.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,686.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,668.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,844.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-27.0297, 28.6008
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 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C Villiers Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Port Elizabeth → Villiers
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Car
1,051.2 km
12 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,051.2 km
~16 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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1,051.2 km 12 hrs 37 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Villiers
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  1. Directions from Port Elizabeth to Villiers via N2 and N1
    National highway route N2N1
  2. Directions from Port Elizabeth to Villiers via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  3. Directions from Port Elizabeth to Villiers via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  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
    437.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34
    0.7 km
  22. Turn right
    0.6 km
  23. Continue straight
    83.7 km
  24. Turn right
    57.3 km
  25. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  26. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  27. Continue straight
    27.6 km
  28. Turn left
    1.8 km
  29. Continue make a U-turn onto Main Street
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Villiers → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Villiers Pretoria to Villiers Cape Town to Villiers
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
526.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 18 min • 6 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
174.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Villiers
06:50 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,393.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R210.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,625.10
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
526.2 km
Total: 1,051.2 km
Midpoint 526.2 km
1,051.2 km 12 hrs 37 min
Destination Villiers End: Main Street -27.02972, 28.60083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,051.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,102.3 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 526.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -30.26123, 25.73047
End -27.02972, 28.60083
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Villiers? +
Port Elizabeth is about 1,051.2 km from Villiers by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Villiers? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Villiers 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 Villiers? +
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 Villiers? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,115.35 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,123.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,113.08 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,214.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Villiers? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 Villiers
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Villiers
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Villiers
: Bloemfontein
From Port Elizabeth To Villiers
: Heilbron
From Port Elizabeth To Villiers

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