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Distance from Blue Downs to Port Alfred

Blue Downs to Port Alfred is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 873.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Blue Downs → Port Alfred
Road distance
873.9 km
543.0 mi • 471.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
758.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 26 min
Return: 20 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,462.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,469.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,629.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,642.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,930.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,939.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,150.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,167.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,539.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,551.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,829.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,852.30
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Port Alfred
8.0°C
Fog
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.7°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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873.9 km 10 hrs 26 min
Start Blue Downs
Finish Port Alfred
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  1. Head on Victoria Road
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  2. Continue right onto Victoria Road
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  3. Turn left onto Vulcan Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Downs Way
    1.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Forest Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Forest Drive
    1.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Spine Road
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Spine Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Spine Road
    1.1 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    351.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    10.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    5.8 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    1.5 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    276.1 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  34. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  35. Turn left
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
436.4 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 13 min • 5 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Blue Downs → Port Alfred
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Blue Downs, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Blue Downs → Port Alfred
Blue Downs 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
501.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
635.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
695.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Alfred → Blue Downs
Blue Downs ↔ Port Alfred
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Blue Downs -34.00000, 18.69750
Midpoint
436.4 km
Total: 873.9 km
Midpoint 436.4 km
873.9 km 10 hrs 26 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 873.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,747.9 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 436.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00000, 18.69750
Midpoint -34.00960, 22.78670
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 Blue Downs from Port Alfred? +
Blue Downs is about 873.9 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Blue Downs to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs 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 Blue Downs to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,462.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,469.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,629.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,642.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs 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

Blue Downs Way
From Blue Downs To Port Alfred
Khayelitsha
From Blue Downs To Port Alfred
: Somerset
From Blue Downs To Port Alfred
: George
From Blue Downs To Port Alfred
Port Elizabeth
From Blue Downs To Port Alfred
: Knysna
From Blue Downs To Port Alfred
: Grahamstown
From Blue Downs To Port Alfred
: Port Alfred
From Blue Downs To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
Blue Downs, 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: 501.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 635.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 695.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 580.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 597.5 km

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