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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Ultra City

Port Elizabeth to Ultra City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,592.7 km in roughly 17 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Port Elizabeth → Ultra City
Road distance
1,592.7 km
989.7 mi • 859.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,371.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 47 min
Return: 35 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,666.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,678.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,970.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,994.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,517.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,534.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,918.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,950.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,628.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,650.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,156.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,198.30
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Ultra City
18.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
85%
Wind 10m wind speed
28 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,592.7 km 17 hrs 47 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Ultra City
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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
    45.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.8 km
  15. Continue left
    95.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  24. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    5.0 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    103.7 km
  30. Turn left
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 46
Known total R1,558.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
797.8 km
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 53 min • 8 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Ultra City
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Ultra City, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Ultra City
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Ultra City Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,299.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,220.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,316.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ultra City → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Ultra City
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
797.8 km
Total: 1,592.7 km
Midpoint 797.8 km
1,592.7 km 17 hrs 47 min
Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,592.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,185.5 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 797.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -28.31818, 27.06561
End -22.23561, 29.98249
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ultra City
1
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Ultra City? +
Port Elizabeth is about 1,592.7 km from Ultra City by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Ultra City? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Ultra City in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth to Ultra City? +
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 Ultra City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,666.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,678.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,970.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,994.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Ultra City? +
Yes. There are 46 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City
Settlers Way
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City
: Grahamstown
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City
: Bloemfontein
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City
ern Bypass
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City
: Johannesburg
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City
: Pretoria
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City
Polokwane
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City
Krugersdorp
From Port Elizabeth To Ultra City

Route Locations

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

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,299.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,220.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,316.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,354.2 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,414.2 km

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