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Distance from Richmond to Port Edward

Richmond to Port Edward is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 825.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 0 min.

N Richmond → Port Edward
Road distance
825.9 km
513.2 mi • 445.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
598.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 0 min
Return: 24 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 0 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,382.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,389.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,540.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,552.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,824.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,832.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,032.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,048.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,400.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,411.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,673.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,695.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 0 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 15 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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825.9 km 12 hrs 0 min
Start Richmond
Finish Port Edward
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    60.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    0.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    21.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp right
    0.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    143.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Brownlee Street
    70.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grey Street
    96.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  15. Turn right
    61.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    124.8 km
  17. Turn right
    33.5 km
  18. Turn left
    82.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Ramsey Avenue
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Quantock Road
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Ramsey Avenue
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Milford Avenue
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Park Road
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
412.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 0 min • 6 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richmond → Port Edward
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richmond
Destination area Arrival
Port Edward
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richmond → Port Edward
Richmond Origin postcode
Not available
Port Edward Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
453.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
587.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
532.8 km
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
412.8 km
Total: 825.9 km
Midpoint 412.8 km
825.9 km 12 hrs 0 min
Destination Port Edward -31.05593, 30.22275

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 825.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,651.7 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 412.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -31.42208, 27.48834
End -31.05593, 30.22275
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Port Edward
1
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Port Edward? +
Richmond is about 825.9 km from Port Edward by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Port Edward? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Port Edward 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 Richmond to Port Edward? +
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 Richmond to Port Edward? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,382.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,389.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,540.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,552.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Port Edward? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Middelburg
From Richmond To Port Edward
Cradock
From Richmond To Port Edward

Route Locations

Start area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Edward
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: 453.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 532.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 549.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 647.3 km

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