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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Stonydrift

Port Elizabeth to Stonydrift is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 292.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Stonydrift
Road distance
292.2 km
181.6 mi • 157.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
235.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Return: 7 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R489.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R491.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R544.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R549.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R645.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R648.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R719.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R724.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R849.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R853.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R946.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R953.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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292.2 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Stonydrift
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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
    44.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    224.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    1.7 km
  15. Continue right onto Buffalo Pass
    7.8 km
  16. Continue right onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Koch Street
    0.5 km
  25. Continue left onto Fairbank Road
    0.3 km
  26. Continue straight onto Garth Street
    0.1 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork onto Fairbank Road
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.0 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Stonydrift
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Stonydrift, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Stonydrift
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Stonydrift Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Same province
53.7 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
113.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
0.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Stonydrift → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Stonydrift
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
146.0 km
Total: 292.2 km
Midpoint 146.0 km
292.2 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination Stonydrift -32.99278, 27.88194

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 292.2 km
Return-cycle span 584.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.60599, 26.83157
End -32.99278, 27.88194
Destination services

Available in Stonydrift

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Stonydrift
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Stonydrift
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Stonydrift
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Stonydrift
6
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stonydrift
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Stonydrift
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Stonydrift
2
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Stonydrift? +
Port Elizabeth is about 292.2 km from Stonydrift by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Stonydrift? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Stonydrift in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Stonydrift? +
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 Stonydrift? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R489.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R491.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R544.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R549.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Stonydrift? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Port Elizabeth To Stonydrift
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Stonydrift
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Stonydrift
: Port Alfred
From Port Elizabeth To Stonydrift
Buffalo Pass
From Port Elizabeth To Stonydrift

Route Locations

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

Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 53.7 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 113.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 0.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 15.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 80.2 km

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