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Distance from Church Square N2 to Grahamstown N2

Church Square N2 to Grahamstown N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 797.5 km in roughly 9 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Church Square N2 → Grahamstown N2
Road distance
797.5 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
692.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 24 min
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
564 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,522.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,529.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,854.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,866.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,009.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,017.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,446.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,462.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,643.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,654.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,219.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,239.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
89° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
269° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9251, 18.4215
End coords Destination point
-33.6203, 25.9092
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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797.5 km 9 hrs 24 min
Start Church Square N2
Finish Grahamstown N2
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Parliament Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Lower Plein Street
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Strand Street
    0.7 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    10.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    5.8 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  21. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  22. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.5 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    276.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Routes ↩ Grahamstown N2 → Church Square N2 Church Square N2 to Johannesburg Church Square N2 to Pretoria Church Square N2 to Cape Town Church Square N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Grahamstown N2 Pretoria to Grahamstown N2 Cape Town to Grahamstown N2
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Halfway point
398.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 42 min • 4 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
132.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grahamstown N2
06:57 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,333.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R159.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,508.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Church Square N2 -33.92506, 18.42148
Midpoint
398.2 km
Total: 797.5 km
Midpoint 398.2 km
797.5 km 9 hrs 24 min
Destination Grahamstown N2 -33.62032, 25.90916

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 797.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,594.9 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 398.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92506, 18.42148
Midpoint -34.07025, 22.16245
End -33.62032, 25.90916
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Questions 9
How far is Church Square N2 from Grahamstown N2? +
Church Square N2 is about 797.5 km from Grahamstown N2 by road.
How long does it take from Church Square N2 to Grahamstown N2? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Church Square N2 to Grahamstown N2 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 Church Square N2 to Grahamstown N2? +
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 Church Square N2 to Grahamstown N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,522.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,529.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,854.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,866.04 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Church Square N2 to Grahamstown N2? +
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

: Somerset
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2
Muizenberg
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2
Hospital Bend
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2
Cape Town International Airport
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2
Settlers Way
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2
: George
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2
Port Elizabeth
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2
: Knysna
From Church Square N2 To Grahamstown N2

Route Locations

Start area
Church Square N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grahamstown N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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