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Distance from Cape Town N1 N17 N1 to Grahamstown

Cape Town N1 N17 N1 to Grahamstown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 871.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cape Town N1 N17 N1 → Grahamstown
Road distance
871.2 km
M7 N2 N7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
740.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 18 min
End point
Carlisle Street
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
618 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,458.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,465.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,624.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,637.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,924.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,933.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,143.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,161.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,532.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,544.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,820.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,843.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
87° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
267° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8892, 18.5614
End coords Destination point
-33.3071, 26.5273
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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871.2 km 10 hrs 18 min
Start Cape Town N1 N17 N1
Finish Grahamstown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    2.2 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Goodwood
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    7.1 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    367.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    10.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    5.8 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  17. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    1.5 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    276.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    72.9 km
  26. Turn left onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  28. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  29. Turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
435.1 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 9 min • 5 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
144.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grahamstown
06:51 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,641.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R174.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,833.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town N1 N17 N1 -33.88923, 18.56144
Midpoint
435.1 km
Total: 871.2 km
Midpoint 435.1 km
871.2 km 10 hrs 18 min
Destination Grahamstown End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 871.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,742.5 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 435.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88923, 18.56144
Midpoint -33.99017, 22.54753
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Cape Town N1 N17 N1 from Grahamstown? +
Cape Town N1 N17 N1 is about 871.2 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town N1 N17 N1 to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town N1 N17 N1 to Grahamstown 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 Cape Town N1 N17 N1 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 Cape Town N1 N17 N1 to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,458.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,465.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,624.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,637.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town N1 N17 N1 to Grahamstown? +
Yes. There are 3 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

: Malmesbury
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown
Goodwood
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown
: Cape Town International Airport
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown
Somerset
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown
Settlers Way
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown
: George
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown
Port Elizabeth
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown
: Knysna
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown
: Grahamstown
From Cape Town N1 N17 N1 To Grahamstown

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town N1 N17 N1, Western 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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