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Distance from Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape to Port Alfred

Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape to Port Alfred is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape → Port Alfred
Road distance
471.6 km
293.0 mi • 254.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
411.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 51 min
Return: 11 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R789.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R793.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R879.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R886.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,041.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,046.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,160.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,169.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,370.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,377.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,526.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,539.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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471.6 km 5 hrs 51 min
Start Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape
Finish Port Alfred
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Simon van der Stel Square
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Market Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Hope Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    10.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    5.8 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  19. Continue
    1.5 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    276.1 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right
    98.8 km
  27. Turn right onto Wesley Hill Street
    0.4 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.5 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape → Port Alfred
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape → Port Alfred
Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape Origin postcode
Not available
Port Alfred Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
99.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
233.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
293.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Alfred → Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape
Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape ↔ Port Alfred
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape -33.96069, 22.45761
Midpoint
235.5 km
Total: 471.6 km
Midpoint 235.5 km
471.6 km 5 hrs 51 min
Destination Port Alfred -33.59818, 26.89148

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 471.6 km
Return-cycle span 943.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96069, 22.45761
Midpoint -33.99671, 24.74439
End -33.59818, 26.89148
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Service groups 1
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3
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Questions 9
How far is Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape from Port Alfred? +
Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape is about 471.6 km from Port Alfred by road.
How long does it take from Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape to Port Alfred? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape to Port Alfred in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape to Port Alfred? +
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 Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape to Port Alfred? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R789.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R793.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R879.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R886.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape to Port Alfred? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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. 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

Simon van der Stel Square
From Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape To Port Alfred
: Knysna
From Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape To Port Alfred
: Port Elizabeth
From Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape To Port Alfred
: Grahamstown
From Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape To Port Alfred
: Port Alfred
From Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape To Port Alfred

Route Locations

Start area
Shoprite 80 Market Street George 6529 Western Cape, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Alfred, 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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 99.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 233.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 293.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 178.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 195.2 km

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