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Distance from Bole to Cradock

Bole to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 877.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bole → Cradock
Road distance
877.4 km
M4 N10 N12 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
752.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 43 min
Start point
Bole Avenue
End point
Naested Street
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
583 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,468.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,475.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,636.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,649.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,938.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,947.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,158.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,176.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,550.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,562.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,840.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,863.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
198° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
18° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7511, 28.0912
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

877.4 km 9 hrs 43 min
Start Bole
Finish Cradock
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Bole Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cyme Crescent
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Anthesis Street
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Arcridian Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right towards M4
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Magalies Toll Route
    3.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Vom Hagen Street
    4.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Struben Street
    1.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    1.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  18. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R439.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Cradock → Bole Bole to Johannesburg Bole to Pretoria Bole to Cape Town Bole to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
439.5 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 51 min • 4 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
145.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
06:54 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,667.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R175.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,860.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bole Start: Bole Avenue -25.75105, 28.09116
Midpoint
439.5 km
Total: 877.4 km
Midpoint 439.5 km
877.4 km 9 hrs 43 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 877.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,754.9 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 439.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.75105, 28.09116
Midpoint -28.97004, 26.32590
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
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 Bole from Cradock? +
Bole is about 877.4 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Bole to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bole 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 Bole 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 Bole to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,468.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,475.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,636.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,649.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bole to Cradock? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Towns along the route

Cyme Crescent
From Bole To Cradock
Johannesburg
From Bole To Cradock
Krugersdorp
From Bole To Cradock
: Soweto
From Bole To Cradock
Kimberley
From Bole To Cradock
Bloemfontein
From Bole To Cradock
ern Bypass
From Bole To Cradock
: Port Elizabeth
From Bole To Cradock
: Cradock
From Bole To Cradock
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Bole To Cradock

Route Locations

Start area
Bole, Gauteng
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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East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
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