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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Beaches

Port Elizabeth to Beaches is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 305.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Port Elizabeth → Beaches
Road distance
305.0 km
189.5 mi • 164.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
272.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Return: 7 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R510.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R513.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R568.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R573.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R673.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R676.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R750.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R756.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R886.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R890.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R987.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R995.50
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Beaches
13.7°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.0°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
28%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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305.0 km 3 hrs 47 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Beaches
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Whitlock Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Clyde Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Road
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    5.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Disa Avenue
    0.9 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Humansdorp
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    190.4 km
  10. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    4.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  20. 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
152.3 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Beaches
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Beaches, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Beaches
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Beaches Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
66.4 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
67.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
126.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaches → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Beaches
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
152.3 km
Total: 305.0 km
Midpoint 152.3 km
305.0 km 3 hrs 47 min
Destination Beaches -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 305.0 km
Return-cycle span 610.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.99089, 24.09865
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Beaches? +
Port Elizabeth is about 305.0 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Beaches in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Beaches? +
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 Port Elizabeth to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R510.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R513.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R568.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R573.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Beaches? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Humansdorp
From Port Elizabeth To Beaches
: George
From Port Elizabeth To Beaches
Protea Lane
From Port Elizabeth To Beaches

Route Locations

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

Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 66.4 km
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 67.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 126.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 12.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 28.6 km

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