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Distance from Elfindale to Port Alfred

Elfindale to Port Alfred is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 902.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Elfindale → Port Alfred
Road distance
902.9 km
561.1 mi • 487.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
778.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 49 min
Return: 21 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,511.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,518.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,683.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,697.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,994.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,003.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,221.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,239.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,624.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,636.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,923.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,946.96
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Port Alfred
14.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.0°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
5%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 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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902.9 km 10 hrs 49 min
Start Elfindale
Finish Port Alfred
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mocke Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Leo Road
    0.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Princess Vlei Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto De Waal Road
    1.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Prince George Drive
    2.2 km
  8. Go straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    6.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Klipfontein Road
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    1.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Herbrand Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Woolmore Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto 12th Avenue
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Drive
    0.8 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.3 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    371.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  19. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    10.6 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    5.8 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  28. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  29. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    1.5 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    276.1 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  36. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  37. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  39. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  40. Turn left
    0.1 km
  41. 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
450.9 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 24 min • 5 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Elfindale → Port Alfred
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Elfindale, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Elfindale → Port Alfred
Elfindale 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
530.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
664.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
724.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Alfred → Elfindale
Elfindale ↔ Port Alfred
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Elfindale to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Elfindale -34.04158, 18.47681
Midpoint
450.9 km
Total: 902.9 km
Midpoint 450.9 km
902.9 km 10 hrs 49 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 902.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,805.9 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 450.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04158, 18.47681
Midpoint -34.00020, 22.63309
End -33.59818, 26.89148
Destination services

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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 Elfindale from Port Alfred? +
Elfindale is about 902.9 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Elfindale to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Elfindale 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 Elfindale 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 Elfindale to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,511.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,518.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,683.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,697.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Elfindale 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

Kromboom Parkway
From Elfindale To Port Alfred
Cape Town International Airport
From Elfindale To Port Alfred
Somerset
From Elfindale To Port Alfred
Settlers Way
From Elfindale To Port Alfred
: George
From Elfindale To Port Alfred
Port Elizabeth
From Elfindale To Port Alfred
: Knysna
From Elfindale To Port Alfred
: Grahamstown
From Elfindale To Port Alfred
: Port Alfred
From Elfindale To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
Elfindale, 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: 530.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 664.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 724.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 609.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 626.5 km

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