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Distance from Porterville to Beaches

Porterville to Beaches is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 442.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min.

N Porterville → Beaches
Road distance
442.1 km
274.7 mi • 238.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
357.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 41 min
Return: 11 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R740.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R743.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R824.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R831.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R976.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R981.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,087.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,096.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,284.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,290.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,431.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,442.84
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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442.1 km 5 hrs 41 min
Start Porterville
Finish Beaches
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Porter Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    35.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  5. Turn right
    31.2 km
  6. Turn left
    3.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    44.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    17.7 km
  18. Turn right
    42.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  23. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  24. Merge slight right
    163.2 km
  25. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  28. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    10.6 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    2.9 km
  33. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  34. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
220.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Porterville → Beaches
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Porterville, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Beaches, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Porterville → Beaches
Porterville Origin postcode
Not available
Beaches Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
69.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
342.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
349.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaches → Porterville
Porterville ↔ Beaches
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Porterville -33.01412, 18.99573
Midpoint
220.9 km
Total: 442.1 km
Midpoint 220.9 km
442.1 km 5 hrs 41 min
Destination Beaches -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 442.1 km
Return-cycle span 884.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 220.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01412, 18.99573
Midpoint -34.03965, 20.55346
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Questions 9
How far is Porterville from Beaches? +
Porterville is about 442.1 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Porterville to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Porterville to Beaches in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Porterville to Beaches? +
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 Porterville to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R740.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R743.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R824.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R831.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Porterville to Beaches? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Robertson
From Porterville To Beaches
: Heidelberg
From Porterville To Beaches
George
From Porterville To Beaches
Port Elizabeth
From Porterville To Beaches
: Knysna
From Porterville To Beaches
Protea Lane
From Porterville To Beaches

Route Locations

Start area
Porterville, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beaches, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 69.6 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 342.5 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 349.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 203.5 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 387.5 km

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