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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Blanco

Port Elizabeth to Blanco is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 349.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Port Elizabeth → Blanco
Road distance
349.3 km
217.1 mi • 188.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
295.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 18 min
Return: 8 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R584.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R587.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R651.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R656.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R771.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R775.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R859.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R866.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,015.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,020.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,130.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,140.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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349.3 km 4 hrs 18 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Blanco
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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
    95.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R62: Kareedouw
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right
    154.8 km
  12. Turn left
    70.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    18.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    1.9 km
  15. Turn left onto George Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
174.4 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Blanco
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Blanco, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Blanco
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Blanco Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
23.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
110.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
170.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Blanco → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Blanco
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
174.4 km
Total: 349.3 km
Midpoint 174.4 km
349.3 km 4 hrs 18 min
Destination Blanco -33.94450, 22.41283

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 349.3 km
Return-cycle span 698.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 174.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.83409, 23.91033
End -33.94450, 22.41283
Destination services

Available in Blanco

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Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Blanco
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Blanco
2
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blanco
6
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Blanco? +
Port Elizabeth is about 349.3 km from Blanco by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Blanco? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Blanco in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Blanco? +
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 Blanco? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R584.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R587.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R651.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R656.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Blanco? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

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

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 23.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 110.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 170.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 56.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 72.9 km

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