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Distance from A 26 to Cradock

A 26 to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 742.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 26 → Cradock
Road distance
742.1 km
N1 N10 N5 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
505.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 31 min
End point
Naested Street
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
511 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,417.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,422.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,725.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,736.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,869.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,877.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,277.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,291.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,460.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,470.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,996.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,014.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
217° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
37° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5529, 28.8288
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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742.1 km 8 hrs 31 min
Start A 26
Finish Cradock
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    1.1 km
  4. Turn right
    1.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Mota Road
    2.9 km
  6. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N5: Bethlehem
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    44.1 km
  9. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    334.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Cradock → A 26 A 26 to Johannesburg A 26 to Pretoria A 26 to Cape Town A 26 to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
371.3 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 15 min • 4 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
06:56 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,102.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,265.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 26 -28.55292, 28.82881
Midpoint
371.3 km
Total: 742.1 km
Midpoint 371.3 km
742.1 km 8 hrs 31 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 742.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,484.2 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 371.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55292, 28.82881
Midpoint -29.49012, 26.09557
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
  • Bonjour
    Voortrekker Street, Cradock, 5880
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Questions 9
How far is A 26 from Cradock? +
A 26 is about 742.1 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from A 26 to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 26 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 A 26 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 A 26 to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,417.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,422.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,725.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,736.53 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 26 to Cradock? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

: Bethlehem
From A 26 To Cradock
: Bloemfontein
From A 26 To Cradock
: Port Elizabeth
From A 26 To Cradock
: Cradock
From A 26 To Cradock
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From A 26 To Cradock

Route Locations

Start area
A 26, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 465.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 563.5 km

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