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Distance from Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Grahamstown

Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Grahamstown is a practical regional trip, covering about 128.0 km in roughly 1 hr 30 min.

N Athol Fugard Terrace M6 → Grahamstown
Road distance
128.0 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
111.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 30 min
Start point
Athol Fugard Terrace
End point
Carlisle Street
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
90 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R244.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R245.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R297.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R299.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R322.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R323.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R392.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R395.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R424.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R426.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R516.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R520.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9655, 25.6203
End coords Destination point
-33.3071, 26.5273
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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128.0 km 1 hr 30 min
Start Athol Fugard Terrace M6
Finish Grahamstown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    44.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    72.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Routes ↩ Grahamstown → Athol Fugard Terrace M6 Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Johannesburg Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Pretoria Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Cape Town Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Durban Johannesburg to Grahamstown Pretoria to Grahamstown Cape Town to Grahamstown
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
64.0 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
45 min • 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grahamstown
06:54 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R535.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R25.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R563.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Athol Fugard Terrace M6 Start: Athol Fugard Terrace -33.96548, 25.62030
Midpoint
64.0 km
Total: 128.0 km
Midpoint 64.0 km
128.0 km 1 hr 30 min
Destination Grahamstown End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 128.0 km
Return-cycle span 256.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 30 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 12.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 64.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96548, 25.62030
Midpoint -33.56061, 26.00562
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

Available in Grahamstown

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Grahamstown
2
  • PEP
    Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
  • PEP
    Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Grahamstown
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Grahamstown
1
  • Shell
    67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown
6
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Questions 8
How far is Athol Fugard Terrace M6 from Grahamstown? +
Athol Fugard Terrace M6 is about 128.0 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Grahamstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Grahamstown? +
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 Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R244.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R245.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R297.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R299.62 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Athol Fugard Terrace M6 to Grahamstown? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Athol Fugard Terrace M6 To Grahamstown
Settlers Way
From Athol Fugard Terrace M6 To Grahamstown
: Grahamstown
From Athol Fugard Terrace M6 To Grahamstown

Route Locations

Start area
Athol Fugard Terrace M6, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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