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Distance from Stonydrift to Port Elizabeth

Stonydrift to Port Elizabeth is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.

N Stonydrift → Port Elizabeth
Road distance
291.9 km
181.4 mi • 157.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
235.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Return: 7 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R488.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R491.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R544.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R548.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R644.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R647.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R718.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R724.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R848.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R852.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R945.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R952.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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291.9 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start Stonydrift
Finish Port Elizabeth
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Fairbank Road
    0.6 km
  2. Turn right onto Koch Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Buffalo Pass
    7.3 km
  13. Continue left onto Buffalo Pass
    1.7 km
  14. Turn right
    224.3 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    46.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.9 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Stonydrift → Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Stonydrift, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Stonydrift → Port Elizabeth
Stonydrift Origin postcode
Not available
Port Elizabeth Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Same province
53.4 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
113.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Port Elizabeth → Stonydrift
Stonydrift ↔ Port Elizabeth
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Stonydrift -32.99278, 27.88194
Midpoint
145.9 km
Total: 291.9 km
Midpoint 145.9 km
291.9 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 291.9 km
Return-cycle span 583.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99278, 27.88194
Midpoint -33.60593, 26.83312
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 Stonydrift from Port Elizabeth? +
Stonydrift is about 291.9 km from Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Stonydrift to Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Stonydrift to Port Elizabeth in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Stonydrift 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 Stonydrift to Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R488.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R491.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R544.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R548.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Stonydrift to Port Elizabeth? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Buffalo Pass
From Stonydrift To Port Elizabeth
: Port Elizabeth
From Stonydrift To Port Elizabeth
Settlers Way
From Stonydrift To Port Elizabeth
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Stonydrift To Port Elizabeth

Route Locations

Start area
Stonydrift, Eastern 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.

Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 53.4 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 113.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 15.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 80.5 km

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