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Distance from Princess to Port Elizabeth

Princess to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,068.4 km in roughly 12 hrs 2 min.

N Princess → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
1,068.4 km
M4 N1 N10 N9 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
896.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 2 min
Start point
Ontdekkers Road
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
722 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,788.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,796.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,992.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,008.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,359.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,371.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,628.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,650.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,105.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,119.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,458.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,487.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
193° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
13° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1297, 27.8511
End coords Destination point
-33.9619, 25.6187
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,068.4 km 12 hrs 2 min
Start Princess
Finish Port Elizabeth
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Ontdekkers Road
    0.6 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Ontdekkers Road
    10.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  4. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  11. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R426.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Port Elizabeth → Princess Princess to Johannesburg Princess to Pretoria Princess to Cape Town Princess to Durban Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
535.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 1 min • 6 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
177.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Elizabeth
06:52 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,465.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R213.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,701.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Princess Start: Ontdekkers Road -26.12972, 27.85111
Midpoint
535.1 km
Total: 1,068.4 km
Midpoint 535.1 km
1,068.4 km 12 hrs 2 min
Destination Port Elizabeth End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,068.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,136.8 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 535.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.12972, 27.85111
Midpoint -30.16706, 25.73570
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
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Questions 9
How far is Princess from Port Elizabeth? +
Princess is about 1,068.4 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Princess to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Princess to Port Elizabeth 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 Princess to Port Elizabeth? +
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 Princess to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,788.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,796.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,992.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,008.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Princess to Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Princess To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Princess To Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From Princess To Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Princess To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Princess To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Princess To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Princess
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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