Distance from Port Shepstone to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001

N Port Shepstone → Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001

Road distance

828.5 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N2 / N6

Port Shepstone to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 828.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 8 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

577.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.44×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 8 min

Start point

George Street

Return: 20 hrs 16 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

608 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

11 hrs 23 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,582.05

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,588.61

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

230° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

50° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.7428, 30.4506

End coords Destination point

-34.0012, 25.6673

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 23 °C Port Shepstone Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Port Shepstone → Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001

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Car

828.5 km

10 hrs 8 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

828.5 km

~12 hrs 44 min

65 km/h avg

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Start Port Shepstone

Finish Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001

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Directions from Port Shepstone to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 via N6 and N2

National highway route N6 N2

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Directions from Port Shepstone to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 via M4

Metro arterial route M4

2 route directions identified on this trip

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

217.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Currie Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Fleet Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Settlers Way

136.1 km
Continue straight onto Southwell Road

98.5 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth

0.5 km
Merge slight right

46.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way

6.1 km
Continue straight onto Humewood Road

0.8 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Driftsands Drive

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Strandfontein Road

2.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strandfontein Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Strandfontein Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strandfontein Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Strandfontein Road

0.4 km
Turn left onto Gomery Avenue

1.0 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Tolls on this route

Tolls found 6

Known total R246.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

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

Routes ↩ Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 → Port Shepstone Port Shepstone to Johannesburg Port Shepstone to Pretoria Port Shepstone to Cape Town Port Shepstone to Durban Johannesburg to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 Pretoria to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 Cape Town to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

414.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 4 min • 5 hrs 4 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

59.7 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

137.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

44.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

69.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001

07:06 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 14 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 37 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,463.30

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R16.57

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R165.71

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,645.58

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

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

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Origin Port Shepstone Start: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Midpoint

414.4 km

Total: 828.5 km

Midpoint 414.4 km

828.5 km 608 min

Destination Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 -34.00120, 25.66726

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 828.5 km

Return-cycle span 1657 km

Traversal time 608 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 414.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056

Midpoint -32.25514, 28.20341

End -34.00120, 25.66726

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Questions 9

How far is Port Shepstone from Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001? +

Port Shepstone is about 828.5 km from Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 by road.

How long does it take from Port Shepstone to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001? +

The drive usually takes about 608 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001 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 Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001? +

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 Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,582.05 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,588.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,926.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,938.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone to Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Route Locations

Start area

Port Shepstone

Suburb: Not available

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Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Nelson Mandela University Ocean Sciences Campus Port Elizabeth 6001, Eastern Cape

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