How long is the drive from Eastern Cape to Cape Town?

The drive from Eastern Cape to Cape Town depends on where in Eastern Cape you start, because Eastern Cape is a large province in South Africa. Eastern Cape's major city is Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, located at the western edge of Eastern Cape. From Gqeberha to Cape Town, the drive is approximately 750 to 780 kilometers or 470 to 485 miles via the N2 highway, which is the coastal Garden Route, and takes about 8 to 9 hours of driving time without stops. If you include stops for fuel, food, and rest, it takes 10 to 11 hours. If you start from East London, which is further east in Eastern Cape, the distance to Cape Town is about 1,050 kilometers or 650 miles via N2, taking 11 to 12 hours driving, 13 to 14 hours with stops. If you start from Mthatha in the far eastern part of Eastern Cape, the distance is about 1,300 kilometers or 800 miles, taking 14 to 15 hours driving. The N2 route is scenic, passing through Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Mossel Bay along the Garden Route, with beautiful coastal views. The fastest route is inland via N1, but N2 is more popular. So Eastern Cape to Cape Town is 8 to 15 hours depending on starting point, with Gqeberha to Cape Town being about 8 to 9 hours and 750 kilometers.