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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill

Port Elizabeth to Thornhill is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 363.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 57 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Thornhill
Road distance
363.0 km
225.6 mi • 196.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
238.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 57 min
Return: 9 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R607.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R610.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R677.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R682.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R801.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R805.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R893.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R900.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,055.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,060.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,175.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,184.88
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 57 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 12 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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363.0 km 4 hrs 57 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Thornhill
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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
    45.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    193.4 km
  11. Turn right
    75.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
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  13. Continue onto Grey Street
    33.0 km
  14. Turn right
    6.8 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
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  21. Turn right
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
181.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 28 min • 2 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Thornhill
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Thornhill
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Thornhill
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Thornhill 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
9.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
124.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
184.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Thornhill → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Thornhill
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
181.6 km
Total: 363.0 km
Midpoint 181.6 km
363.0 km 4 hrs 57 min
Destination Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 363.0 km
Return-cycle span 726.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 181.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -32.63966, 25.89458
End -31.98056, 26.59278
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thornhill
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Thornhill? +
Port Elizabeth is about 363.0 km from Thornhill by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill? +
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 Thornhill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R607.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R610.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R677.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R682.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill? +
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. 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 Thornhill
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Thornhill
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Thornhill

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Thornhill
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: 9.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 124.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 184.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 70.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 86.6 km

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