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Distance from Heerengracht to Port Elizabeth

Heerengracht to Port Elizabeth is a short everyday drive, covering about 37.6 km in roughly 32 min.

N Heerengracht → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
37.6 km
23.4 mi • 20.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
29.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Return: 1 hr 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R62.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R63.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R70.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R70.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R83.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R83.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R92.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R93.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R109.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R109.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R121.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R122.75
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
32 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
47 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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37.6 km 32 min
Start Heerengracht
Finish Port Elizabeth
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Pienaar Street
    1.4 km
  4. Turn sharp right towards R75: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    10.1 km
  6. Continue straight
    14.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    3.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Baxter Street
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Burman Road
    0.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    5.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
18.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heerengracht → Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Heerengracht, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heerengracht → Port Elizabeth
Heerengracht Origin postcode
Not available
Port Elizabeth Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
George to Knysna
3 other similar routes
George to Knysna Similar distance
16.9 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
141.0 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
2.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Port Elizabeth → Heerengracht
Heerengracht ↔ Port Elizabeth
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerengracht -33.75755, 25.41764
Midpoint
18.8 km
Total: 37.6 km
Midpoint 18.8 km
37.6 km 32 min
Destination Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 37.6 km
Return-cycle span 75.2 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 47.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 18.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.75755, 25.41764
Midpoint -33.83452, 25.54690
End -33.96186, 25.61867
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
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Questions 8
How far is Heerengracht from Port Elizabeth? +
Heerengracht is about 37.6 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Heerengracht to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerengracht to Port Elizabeth in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heerengracht to Port Elizabeth? +
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 Heerengracht to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R62.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R63.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R70.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R70.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerengracht to Port Elizabeth? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Heerengracht To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Heerengracht To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Heerengracht To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Heerengracht, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Elizabeth, 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.

George to Knysna Similar distance
About 54.5 km Difference: 16.9 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 141.0 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 2.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 4.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 2.5 km

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