Distance from Port Shepstone to Grahamstown

N Port Shepstone → Grahamstown

Road distance

664.0 km

Port Shepstone to Grahamstown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 664.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 24 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

466.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.42×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 24 min

Start point

George Street

End point

Carlisle Street

Return: 16 hrs 48 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

504 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,298.40

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,299.83

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

231° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

51° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.7428, 30.4506

End coords Destination point

-33.3071, 26.5273

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 17 °C Port Shepstone Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Grahamstown Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Port Shepstone → Grahamstown

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Car

664.0 km

8 hrs 24 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

664.0 km

~10 hrs 12 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 28 km to Margate Airport
✈ MGH → PLZ (1 hr 6 min)
🚗 114 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 3 hrs 13 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Port Shepstone

Finish Grahamstown

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on George Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Bazley Street

0.2 km
Turn right

2.7 km
Continue straight

304.5 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

163.7 km
Turn right

71.7 km
Continue straight onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn right

0.9 km
Continue left

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

110.3 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left onto Beaufort Street

5.3 km
Continue straight onto Raglan Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Beaufort Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Link Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Kowie Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto High Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Cawood Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Knight Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Carlisle Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 6

Known total R246.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 6 toll points from our database.

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

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

332.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 12 min • 4 hrs 12 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

47.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

110.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

35.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

70.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Grahamstown

07:15 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:13

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:15

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,775.38

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.28

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R132.79

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,921.45

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 Shepstone Start: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Midpoint

332.1 km

Total: 664.0 km

Midpoint 332.1 km

664.0 km 8 hrs 24 min

Destination Grahamstown End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 664.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,327.9 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 24 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 332.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056

Midpoint -31.75153, 28.65759

End -33.30706, 26.52726

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Port Shepstone from Grahamstown? +

Port Shepstone is about 664.0 km from Grahamstown by road.

How long does it take from Port Shepstone to Grahamstown? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone to Grahamstown 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 to Grahamstown? +

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 to Grahamstown? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,336.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,341.43 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,334.73 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,398.79 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone to Grahamstown? +

Yes. There are 6 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from Port Shepstone to Grahamstown

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