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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Volksrust

N Port Elizabeth → Volksrust
Road distance
1,250.8 km
Provincial mix · M4 / N1 / N2 / R54 / R59
Port Elizabeth to Volksrust is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,250.8 km in roughly 14 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
839.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 21 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Smit Street
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
861 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,388.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,398.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,908.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,926.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,151.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,164.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,837.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,861.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,146.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,163.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,049.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,081.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-27.3628, 29.8825
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 20 °C Port Elizabeth Fair View Forecast → 12 °C Volksrust Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Port Elizabeth → Volksrust
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Car
1,250.8 km
14 hrs 21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,250.8 km
~19 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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1,251 km
~2 hrs 30 min
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1,250.8 km 14 hrs 21 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Volksrust
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from Port Elizabeth to Volksrust via N2 and N1
National highway route N2 N1
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Directions from Port Elizabeth to Volksrust via M4
Metro arterial route M4
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Directions from Port Elizabeth to Volksrust via R59 and R54
Provincial road routes R59 R54
3 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    532.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right
    41.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R54: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.7 km
  22. Turn left onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  23. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right
    16.2 km
  27. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  28. Turn sharp right
    31.8 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    71.4 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    1.1 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.6 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    1.3 km
  37. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  38. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  39. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.5 km
  40. Turn left onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  41. Turn right onto Vrystaat Street
    0.1 km
  42. Turn left onto Michaelson Street
    0.3 km
  43. Continue straight onto Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  44. Continue straight onto De Jager Street
    0.3 km
  45. Turn right onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  46. 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 ↩ Volksrust → Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Volksrust Pretoria to Volksrust Cape Town to Volksrust
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
626.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 10 min • 7 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
90.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
208.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Volksrust
06:35 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,228.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R250.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,503.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
626.1 km
Total: 1,250.8 km
Midpoint 626.1 km
1,250.8 km 14 hrs 21 min
Destination Volksrust End: Smit Street -27.36278, 29.88250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,250.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,501.5 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 626.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -29.44212, 26.11392
End -27.36278, 29.88250
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Volksrust? +
Port Elizabeth is about 1,250.8 km from Volksrust by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Volksrust? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Volksrust 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 Volksrust? +
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 Volksrust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,388.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,398.17 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,908.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,926.80 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Volksrust? +
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 Volksrust
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Volksrust
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Volksrust
: Bloemfontein
From Port Elizabeth To Volksrust
: Parys
From Port Elizabeth To Volksrust
Sasolburg
From Port Elizabeth To Volksrust
: Vereeniging
From Port Elizabeth To Volksrust

Route Locations

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

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