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Distance from Brackenfell to Port Alfred

Brackenfell to Port Alfred is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 892.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 39 min.

N Brackenfell → Port Alfred
Road distance
892.3 km
554.4 mi • 481.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
757.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 39 min
Return: 21 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,493.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,500.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,663.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,677.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,970.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,980.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,195.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,213.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,593.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,605.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,888.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,912.11
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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892.3 km 10 hrs 39 min
Start Brackenfell
Finish Port Alfred
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  1. Head on Alkin Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Bracken Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Protea Road
    1.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Brackenfell Boulevard towards Brackenfell
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Old Paarl Road towards Bellville
    0.8 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    12.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Somerset West
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight right
    357.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    10.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    5.8 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  21. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  22. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.5 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    276.1 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  32. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. 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
445.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 19 min • 5 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Brackenfell → Port Alfred
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Brackenfell
Destination area Arrival
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Brackenfell → Port Alfred
Brackenfell Origin postcode
Not available
Port Alfred Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
519.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
653.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
713.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Alfred → Brackenfell
Brackenfell ↔ Port Alfred
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Brackenfell -33.88306, 18.70000
Midpoint
445.6 km
Total: 892.3 km
Midpoint 445.6 km
892.3 km 10 hrs 39 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 892.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,784.5 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 445.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88306, 18.70000
Midpoint -34.00142, 22.68887
End -33.59818, 26.89148
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Service groups 1
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3
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Questions 9
How far is Brackenfell from Port Alfred? +
Brackenfell is about 892.3 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Brackenfell to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Brackenfell 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 Brackenfell 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 Brackenfell to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,493.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,500.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,663.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,677.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Brackenfell 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Brackenfell Boulevard
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
Bellville
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
: Mitchell's Plain
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
: Cape Town
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
Somerset
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
: George
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
Port Elizabeth
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
: Knysna
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
: Grahamstown
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred
: Port Alfred
From Brackenfell To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
Brackenfell
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 519.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 653.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 713.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 599.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 615.8 km

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