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Distance from Observatory to Port Elizabeth

Observatory to Port Elizabeth is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 746.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 56 min.

N Observatory → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
746.7 km
464.0 mi • 403.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
659.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 56 min
Return: 17 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,249.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,255.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,392.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,403.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,649.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,656.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,837.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,852.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,169.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,180.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,417.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,436.91
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Port Elizabeth
10.3°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.0°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 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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746.7 km 8 hrs 56 min
Start Observatory
Finish Port Elizabeth
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lower Main Road
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.2 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town International Airport
    375.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    10.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    5.8 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    221.1 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.5 km
  23. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    7.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Russell Road
    0.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Parliament Street
    0.4 km
  28. Turn right 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 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
372.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 28 min • 4 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Observatory → Port Elizabeth
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Observatory
Destination area Arrival
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Observatory → Port Elizabeth
Observatory Origin postcode
Not available
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
374.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
508.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
568.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Elizabeth → Observatory
Observatory ↔ Port Elizabeth
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint
372.8 km
Total: 746.7 km
Midpoint 372.8 km
746.7 km 8 hrs 56 min
Destination Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 746.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,493.3 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 372.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93694, 18.46833
Midpoint -34.18058, 22.01692
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

Available in Port Elizabeth

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
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 9
How far is Observatory from Port Elizabeth? +
Observatory is about 746.7 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Observatory to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Observatory to 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 Observatory 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 Observatory to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,249.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,255.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,392.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,403.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Observatory to Port Elizabeth? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town International Airport
From Observatory To Port Elizabeth
Somerset
From Observatory To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Observatory To Port Elizabeth
: George
From Observatory To Port Elizabeth
: Knysna
From Observatory To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Observatory To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Observatory To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Observatory
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 374.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 508.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 568.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 453.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 470.2 km

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