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Distance from Cape Town to Port Shepstone

Cape Town to Port Shepstone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,568.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 48 min.

N Cape Town → Port Shepstone
Road distance
1,568.0 km
974.3 mi • 846.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,183.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 48 min
Return: 37 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,624.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,637.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,924.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,947.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,463.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,479.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,858.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,889.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,557.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,578.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,076.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,117.61
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
19 hrs 3 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,568.0 km 18 hrs 48 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Port Shepstone
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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    10.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.5 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    276.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  31. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  32. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  33. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  34. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  35. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  36. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.6 km
  37. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  38. Turn left
    0.0 km
  39. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  40. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R465.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
783.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 24 min • 9 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Port Shepstone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Port Shepstone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Port Shepstone
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Port Shepstone 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
1,195.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,329.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,275.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Shepstone → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Port Shepstone
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
783.6 km
Total: 1,568.0 km
Midpoint 783.6 km
1,568.0 km 18 hrs 48 min
Destination Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,568.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,136.0 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 783.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.69753, 25.81041
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Port Shepstone? +
Cape Town is about 1,568.0 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Port Shepstone 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 Cape Town to Port Shepstone? +
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 Cape Town to Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,624.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,637.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,924.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,947.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 9 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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone
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: 1,195.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,329.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,275.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,291.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,389.5 km

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