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Distance from Beaches to Port Elizabeth

Beaches to Port Elizabeth is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 304.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Beaches → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
304.4 km
189.2 mi • 164.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
272.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Return: 7 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R509.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R512.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R567.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R572.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R672.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R675.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R749.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R755.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R884.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R888.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R985.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R993.60
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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304.4 km 3 hrs 47 min
Start Beaches
Finish Port Elizabeth
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.9 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  6. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    1.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    221.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.5 km
  14. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    7.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Russell Road
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Parliament Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  21. 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 Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
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
152.0 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Beaches → Port Elizabeth
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Beaches, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Beaches → Port Elizabeth
Beaches Origin postcode
Not available
Port Elizabeth Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
65.9 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
68.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
125.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Elizabeth → Beaches
Beaches ↔ Port Elizabeth
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Beaches -34.00578, 22.65907
Midpoint
152.0 km
Total: 304.4 km
Midpoint 152.0 km
304.4 km 3 hrs 47 min
Destination Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 304.4 km
Return-cycle span 608.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00578, 22.65907
Midpoint -33.99082, 24.09547
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

Available in Port Elizabeth

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
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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How far is Beaches from Port Elizabeth? +
Beaches is about 304.4 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Beaches to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Beaches to Port Elizabeth in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Beaches 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 Beaches to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R509.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R512.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R567.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R572.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Beaches to Port Elizabeth? +
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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Beaches, Western Cape
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 65.9 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 68.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 125.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 11.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 28.0 km

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