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Distance from Simon Van Der Stel Square to Port Elizabeth

Simon Van Der Stel Square to Port Elizabeth is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 324.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Simon Van Der Stel Square → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
324.3 km
201.5 mi • 175.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
291.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 9 min
Return: 8 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R542.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R545.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R604.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R609.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R716.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R719.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R797.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R804.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R942.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R946.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,049.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,058.45
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 9 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 24 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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324.3 km 4 hrs 9 min
Start Simon Van Der Stel Square
Finish Port Elizabeth
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  1. Head on Simon van der Stel Square
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Market Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Hope Street
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Memoriam Street
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtenay Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    10.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    5.8 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  14. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    1.5 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    221.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.5 km
  22. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Cape Road
    7.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Russell Road
    0.4 km
  25. Turn right onto Lawrence Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Parliament Street
    0.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 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 Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
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
161.9 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Simon Van Der Stel Square → Port Elizabeth
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Simon Van Der Stel Square, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Simon Van Der Stel Square → Port Elizabeth
Simon Van Der Stel Square Origin postcode
Not available
Port Elizabeth 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
48.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
85.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
145.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Elizabeth → Simon Van Der Stel Square
Simon Van Der Stel Square ↔ Port Elizabeth
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Simon Van Der Stel Square -33.96058, 22.45742
Midpoint
161.9 km
Total: 324.3 km
Midpoint 161.9 km
324.3 km 4 hrs 9 min
Destination Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 324.3 km
Return-cycle span 648.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96058, 22.45742
Midpoint -33.98043, 23.99020
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

Available in Port Elizabeth

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Port Elizabeth
6
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Questions 9
How far is Simon Van Der Stel Square from Port Elizabeth? +
Simon Van Der Stel Square is about 324.3 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Simon Van Der Stel Square to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Simon Van Der Stel Square to Port Elizabeth in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Simon Van Der Stel Square to Port Elizabeth? +
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 Simon Van Der Stel Square to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R542.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R545.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R604.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R609.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Simon Van Der Stel Square to Port Elizabeth? +
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. 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

: Knysna
From Simon Van Der Stel Square To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Simon Van Der Stel Square To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Simon Van Der Stel Square To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Simon Van Der Stel Square, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Elizabeth, 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: 48.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 85.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 145.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 31.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 47.9 km

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