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Distance from Middelburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Middelburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,226.3 km in roughly 13 hrs 41 min.

N Middelburg → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Road distance
1,226.3 km
762.0 mi • 662.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
983.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 41 min
Return: 27 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,052.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,062.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,286.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,305.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,708.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,721.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,017.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,041.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,563.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,580.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,970.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,002.38
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,226.3 km 13 hrs 41 min
Start Middelburg
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Samora Machel Street
    4.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fontein Road
    2.9 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N4: eMalahleni
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    21.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  17. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  20. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  29. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 22
Known total R594.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
614.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 50 min • 6 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Middelburg → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Middelburg
Destination area Arrival
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Middelburg → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Middelburg Origin postcode
Not available
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth 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
853.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
933.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
949.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth → Middelburg
Middelburg ↔ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint
614.0 km
Total: 1,226.3 km
Midpoint 614.0 km
1,226.3 km 13 hrs 41 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,226.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,452.6 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 614.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint -29.52810, 26.07668
End -33.96186, 25.61867
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
6
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Questions 9
How far is Middelburg from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Middelburg is about 1,226.3 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Middelburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Middelburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth 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 Middelburg to Gqeberha 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 Middelburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,052.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,062.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,286.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,305.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Middelburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth? +
Yes. There are 22 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

: eMalahleni
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Toll: Pretoria
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Germiston
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Durban
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Kimberley
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
ern Bypass
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
: Cradock
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Middelburg To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Middelburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha 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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 853.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 933.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 949.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 987.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,047.7 km

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