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Distance from 9 to Cradock

N 9 → Cradock
Road distance
828.5 km
Highway dominant · N10 / N3 / N9
9 to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 828.5 km in roughly 9 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
711.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 4 min
Start point
Mendelsohn Avenue
End point
Naested Street
Return: 18 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
544 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,620.17
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,621.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,613.61
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,670.28
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,137.73
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,140.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,129.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,203.84
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,812.80
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,815.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,801.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,899.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
200° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
20° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1607, 28.1458
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C 9 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Cradock Cloudy View Forecast →
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9 → Cradock
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Car
828.5 km
9 hrs 4 min
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Two-wheeler
828.5 km
~12 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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828.5 km 9 hrs 4 min
Start 9
Finish Cradock
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 9 to Cradock via N3 and N9 and N10
    National highway route N3N9N10
  2. Head on Mendelsohn Avenue
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Dunvegan Avenue
    0.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Boeing Road East
    0.8 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Boeing Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Concorde Road East
    1.6 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Concorde Road East
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Concorde Road East
    0.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Hawley Road
    0.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Thabo Mbeki Road
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right towards N3
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    5.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  16. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Cradock → 9 9 to Johannesburg 9 to Pretoria 9 to Cape Town 9 to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
415.0 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 32 min • 4 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
137.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
07:12 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:16
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:12
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,463.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R165.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,645.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 9 Start: Mendelsohn Avenue -26.16067, 28.14585
Midpoint
415.0 km
Total: 828.5 km
Midpoint 415.0 km
828.5 km 9 hrs 4 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 828.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,657.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 415.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.16067, 28.14585
Midpoint -29.11612, 26.16312
End -32.16444, 25.62083
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Questions 9
How far is 9 from Cradock? +
9 is about 828.5 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from 9 to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 9 to Cradock 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 9 to Cradock? +
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 9 to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,667.30 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,673.86 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,665.51 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,745.44 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 9 to Cradock? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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