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Distance from Great Way to Port Alfred

Great Way to Port Alfred is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 187.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 13 min.

N Great Way → Port Alfred
Road distance
187.5 km
116.5 mi • 101.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 13 min
Return: 4 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R313.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R315.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R349.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R352.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R414.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R416.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R461.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R465.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R545.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R547.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R607.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R612.05
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Port Alfred
9.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.4°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 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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187.5 km 2 hrs 13 min
Start Great Way
Finish Port Alfred
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Great West Way
    86.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left
    0.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
93.7 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 6 min • 1 hr 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Great Way → Port Alfred
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Great Way, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Great Way → Port Alfred
Great Way Origin postcode
Not available
Port Alfred Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
East London to Mthatha
3 other similar routes
East London to Mthatha Same province
9.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
51.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
44.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Alfred → Great Way
Great Way ↔ Port Alfred
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Great Way -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint
93.7 km
Total: 187.5 km
Midpoint 93.7 km
187.5 km 2 hrs 13 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 187.5 km
Return-cycle span 375.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 93.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint -33.61090, 25.98037
End -33.59818, 26.89148
Destination services

Available in Port Alfred

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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 Great Way from Port Alfred? +
Great Way is about 187.5 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Great Way to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Great Way to Port Alfred in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Great Way 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 Great Way to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R313.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R315.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R349.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R352.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Great Way to Port Alfred? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Grahamstown
From Great Way To Port Alfred
: Port Alfred
From Great Way To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
Great Way, Eastern 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.

East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 9.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 51.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 44.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 52.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 32.4 km

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