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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Wellington

Port Elizabeth to Wellington is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 708.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Port Elizabeth → Wellington
Road distance
708.4 km
440.2 mi • 382.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
611.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
56
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 5 min
Return: 18 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,185.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,191.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,321.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,331.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,564.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,572.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,743.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,757.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,058.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,068.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,293.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,312.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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708.4 km 9 hrs 5 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Wellington
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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
    190.4 km
  10. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    4.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    3.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  24. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    81.8 km
  27. Take the exit ramp left
    0.1 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  29. Continue straight onto Stasie Street
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Voortrek Street
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.3 km
  32. Turn left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  33. Turn slight right onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    42.6 km
  35. Continue left
    17.7 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  37. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    44.9 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Robertson Street
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto Robertson Street
    2.6 km
  40. Turn left onto High Street towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  41. Turn right onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  42. Continue straight onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  44. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  45. Turn left
    33.3 km
  46. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  47. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  48. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  49. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    2.5 km
  50. Turn right onto Van der Stel Street
    3.6 km
  51. Turn right onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    3.2 km
  52. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    3.6 km
  53. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  54. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  55. Turn right onto Rose Street
    0.1 km
  56. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R382.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
353.8 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 32 min • 4 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Wellington
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Wellington, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Wellington
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Wellington 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
336.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
469.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
529.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Wellington → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Wellington
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
353.8 km
Total: 708.4 km
Midpoint 353.8 km
708.4 km 9 hrs 5 min
Destination Wellington -33.64306, 19.01056

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 708.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,416.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 56
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 353.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -34.07513, 22.15242
End -33.64306, 19.01056
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Wellington
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Wellington
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Wellington
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wellington
6
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Questions 9
How far is Port Elizabeth from Wellington? +
Port Elizabeth is about 708.4 km from Wellington by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Wellington? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Wellington 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 Wellington? +
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 Wellington? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,185.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,191.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,321.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,331.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to Wellington? +
Yes. There are 7 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

: Humansdorp
From Port Elizabeth To Wellington
: George
From Port Elizabeth To Wellington
Mossel Bay
From Port Elizabeth To Wellington
Cape Town
From Port Elizabeth To Wellington
Worcester
From Port Elizabeth To Wellington

Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wellington, 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: 336.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 469.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 529.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 415.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 432.0 km

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