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Distance from Port Shepstone N2 to Beacon Way

Port Shepstone N2 to Beacon Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,046.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Port Shepstone N2 → Beacon Way
Road distance
1,046.5 km
M4 N2 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
759.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 25 min
Start point
George Street
End point
Beacon Way
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
745 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,998.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,006.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,433.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,448.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,636.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,647.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,211.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,231.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,469.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,483.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,225.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,251.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.7428, 30.4506
End coords Destination point
-34.0423, 23.3706
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,046.5 km 12 hrs 25 min
Start Port Shepstone N2
Finish Beacon Way
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on George Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    2.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    304.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  14. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  18. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  19. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  20. Continue
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Beacon Way
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R465.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Beacon Way → Port Shepstone N2 Port Shepstone N2 to Johannesburg Port Shepstone N2 to Pretoria Port Shepstone N2 to Cape Town Port Shepstone N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Beacon Way Pretoria to Beacon Way Cape Town to Beacon Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
523.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 12 min • 6 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
174.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beacon Way
07:08 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,374.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R209.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,604.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Shepstone N2 Start: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint
523.2 km
Total: 1,046.5 km
Midpoint 523.2 km
1,046.5 km 12 hrs 25 min
Destination Beacon Way End: Beacon Way -34.04234, 23.37063

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,046.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,093.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 523.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint -32.94425, 27.94230
End -34.04234, 23.37063
Destination services

Available in Beacon Way

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Beacon Way
1
  • Murray High School
    Murray High School, Skosana Street, Bitou Ward 6, Bitou Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Beacon Way
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Beacon Way
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Beacon Way
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Beacon Way
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Beacon Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Beacon Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Port Shepstone N2 from Beacon Way? +
Port Shepstone N2 is about 1,046.5 km from Beacon Way by road.
How long does it take from Port Shepstone N2 to Beacon Way? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone N2 to Beacon 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 Shepstone N2 to Beacon 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 Shepstone N2 to Beacon Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,998.24 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,006.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,433.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,448.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone N2 to Beacon Way? +
Yes. There are 9 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

: London
From Port Shepstone N2 To Beacon Way
Expressway
From Port Shepstone N2 To Beacon Way
Settlers Way
From Port Shepstone N2 To Beacon Way
: Port Elizabeth
From Port Shepstone N2 To Beacon Way

Route Locations

Start area
Port Shepstone N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beacon Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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