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Distance from The Pavilion to Port Alfred

The Pavilion to Port Alfred is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 901.6 km in roughly 10 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N The Pavilion → Port Alfred
Road distance
901.6 km
560.2 mi • 486.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
783.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 44 min
Return: 21 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,509.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,516.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,681.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,694.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,991.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,000.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,218.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,236.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,620.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,632.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,918.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,942.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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901.6 km 10 hrs 44 min
Start The Pavilion
Finish Port Alfred
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  1. Head on Dock Road
    0.1 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  3. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dock Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard towards Cape Town International Airport
    4.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    10.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    5.8 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  24. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  25. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    1.5 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    276.1 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  35. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
450.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 22 min • 5 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
The Pavilion → Port Alfred
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
The Pavilion, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
The Pavilion → Port Alfred
The Pavilion Origin postcode
Not available
Port Alfred Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
529.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
663.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
723.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Alfred → The Pavilion
The Pavilion ↔ Port Alfred
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin The Pavilion -33.90464, 18.41804
Midpoint
450.2 km
Total: 901.6 km
Midpoint 450.2 km
901.6 km 10 hrs 44 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 901.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,803.1 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 450.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90464, 18.41804
Midpoint -34.00125, 22.64054
End -33.59818, 26.89148
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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Port Alfred
3
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Questions 9
How far is The Pavilion from Port Alfred? +
The Pavilion is about 901.6 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from The Pavilion to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from The Pavilion 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 The Pavilion 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 The Pavilion to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,509.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,516.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,681.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,694.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from The Pavilion to Port Alfred? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Towns along the route

Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
Cape Town International Airport
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
Somerset
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
Muizenberg
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
Hospital Bend
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
Settlers Way
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
: George
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
Port Elizabeth
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
: Knysna
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred
: Grahamstown
From The Pavilion To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
The Pavilion, Western 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

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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 529.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 663.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 723.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 608.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 625.2 km

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