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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Markman

Port Elizabeth to Markman is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.4 km in roughly 24 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Markman
Road distance
21.4 km
13.3 mi • 11.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
18.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R53.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R62.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R62.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R69.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R69.89
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Markman
15.7°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 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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21.4 km 24 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Markman
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R335: Motherwell
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Saint George Street
    3.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Ranger Street
    1.6 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.7 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Markman
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Markman, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Markman
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Markman 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
33.1 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
1.6 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
157.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Markman → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Markman
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
10.7 km
Total: 21.4 km
Midpoint 10.7 km
21.4 km 24 min
Destination Markman -33.79552, 25.63573

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 21.4 km
Return-cycle span 42.8 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 60.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.87398, 25.62401
End -33.79552, 25.63573
Destination services

Available in Markman

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Markman
2
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
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Questions 8
How far is Port Elizabeth from Markman? +
Port Elizabeth is about 21.4 km from Markman by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Markman? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Markman in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Markman? +
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 Markman? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R35.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R36.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R39.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R40.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Markman? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Port Elizabeth To Markman
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Markman
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Markman
: Motherwell
From Port Elizabeth To Markman

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Markman, 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: 33.1 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 1.6 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 157.2 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Similar distance
About 40.2 km Difference: 18.8 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Similar distance
About 42.3 km Difference: 20.9 km

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