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Distance from Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred

Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 156.8 km in roughly 1 hr 55 min.

N Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth → Port Alfred
Road distance
156.8 km
N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
132.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 55 min
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
115 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R262.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R263.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R292.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R294.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R346.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R348.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R385.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R388.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R455.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R457.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R507.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R511.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9439, 25.5222
End coords Destination point
-33.5982, 26.8915
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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156.8 km 1 hr 55 min
Start Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth
Finish Port Alfred
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Boshoff Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Cape Road
    1.2 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight left
    53.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
Routes ↩ Port Alfred → Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Pretoria Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Durban Johannesburg to Port Alfred Pretoria to Port Alfred Cape Town to Port Alfred
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.3 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Alfred
06:46 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R655.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R689.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth -33.94390, 25.52223
Midpoint
78.3 km
Total: 156.8 km
Midpoint 78.3 km
156.8 km 1 hr 55 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 156.8 km
Return-cycle span 313.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 55 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94390, 25.52223
Midpoint -33.59921, 26.13274
End -33.59818, 26.89148
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Port Alfred
3
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Questions 8
How far is Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth from Port Alfred? +
Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth is about 156.8 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred? +
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 Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R262.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R263.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R292.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R294.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth to Port Alfred? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Grahamstown
From Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth To Port Alfred
: Port Alfred
From Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
Quickshop 8 Boshoff Street Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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