Distance from Porto to Portela

N Porto → Portela

Road distance

291.5 km

Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R23

Porto to Portela is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

246.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 37 min

Start point

Allen Street

End point

Portela Street

Return: 14 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

217 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R556.62

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R558.93

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

317° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

137° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.7610, 29.9384

End coords Destination point

-26.1282, 28.2566

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 10 °C Porto Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Portela Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Porto → Portela

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Car

291.5 km

3 hrs 37 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

291.5 km

~4 hrs 29 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Porto

Finish Portela

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Porto to Portela via N3 and N12

National highway route N3 N12

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Directions from Porto to Portela via R23

Provincial road route R23

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Allen Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Albert Wessels Drive

1.8 km
Continue straight onto Albert Wessels Drive

0.1 km
Turn left

51.5 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

11.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Heidelberg Road

28.0 km
Continue straight onto Range View Road

2.5 km
Turn left onto Tom Jones Street

1.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right onto Bunyan Street

1.5 km
Take the ramp left towards N12

0.5 km
Merge slight right

2.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Benoni

0.6 km
Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road

5.7 km
Turn left onto O'Hare Avenue

0.1 km
Continue right onto O'Hare Avenue

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Marco Polo Road

0.3 km
Turn left onto Louis Botha Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Portela Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R31.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

145.9 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

21.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

48.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Portela

06:42 – 17:24

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 42 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,218.50

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.83

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R58.30

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,282.63

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (26)

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 Porto Start: Allen Street -27.76099, 29.93844

Midpoint

145.9 km

Total: 291.5 km

Midpoint 145.9 km

291.5 km 3 hrs 37 min

Destination Portela End: Portela Street -26.12816, 28.25658

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 291.5 km

Return-cycle span 583.0 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min

Maneuver count 37

Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 145.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.76099, 29.93844

Midpoint -26.92965, 29.15178

End -26.12816, 28.25658

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Porto from Portela? +

Porto is about 291.5 km from Portela by road.

How long does it take from Porto to Portela? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Porto to Portela in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Porto to Portela? +

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 Porto to Portela? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R556.62 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R558.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R677.93 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R682.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Porto to Portela? +

Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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

: Johannesburg

From Porto To Portela

: Heidelberg

From Porto To Portela

Benoni

From Porto To Portela

Route Locations

Start area

Porto, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Portela, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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