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Distance from Ryde Place to Port Alfred

N Ryde Place → Port Alfred
Road distance
801.4 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N6
Ryde Place to Port Alfred is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 801.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 32 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
578.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 32 min
Start point
Ryde Place
Return: 19 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
572 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,567.13
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,568.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,560.79
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,615.60
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,067.74
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,070.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,059.37
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,131.70
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,720.72
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,723.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,709.70
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,804.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.7669, 31.0359
End coords Destination point
-33.5982, 26.8915
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Ryde Place Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Port Alfred Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Ryde Place → Port Alfred
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Car
801.4 km
9 hrs 32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
801.4 km
~12 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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801.4 km 9 hrs 32 min
Start Ryde Place
Finish Port Alfred
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Ryde Place to Port Alfred via N2 and N6
    National highway route N2N6
  2. Head on Ryde Place
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Malacca Road
    0.2 km
  4. Continue left onto Malacca Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Rinaldo Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    0.4 km
  7. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    130.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right
    304.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Port Alfred → Ryde Place Ryde Place to Johannesburg Ryde Place to Pretoria Ryde Place to Cape Town Ryde Place to Durban Johannesburg to Port Alfred Pretoria to Port Alfred Cape Town to Port Alfred
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Halfway point
400.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 46 min • 4 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
133.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Alfred
07:12 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:12
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,349.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R160.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,526.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ryde Place Start: Ryde Place -29.76685, 31.03592
Midpoint
400.9 km
Total: 801.4 km
Midpoint 400.9 km
801.4 km 9 hrs 32 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 801.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,602.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 400.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.76685, 31.03592
Midpoint -31.31306, 28.79991
End -33.59818, 26.89148
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Questions 9
How far is Ryde Place from Port Alfred? +
Ryde Place is about 801.4 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Ryde Place to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ryde Place to Port Alfred 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 Ryde Place 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 Ryde Place to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,612.72 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,619.06 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,610.98 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,688.30 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ryde Place to Port Alfred? +
Yes. There are 8 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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