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Distance from Cradock to A 26

Cradock to A 26 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 744.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 33 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cradock → A 26
Road distance
744.4 km
N1 N5 R57
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 33 min
Start point
Naested Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
513 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,421.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,427.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,731.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,741.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,875.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,883.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,284.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,298.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,467.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,477.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,005.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,024.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
38° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
218° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-28.5529, 28.8288
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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744.4 km 8 hrs 33 min
Start Cradock
Finish A 26
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Naested Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  4. Turn left
    0.8 km
  5. Continue left
    95.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    333.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    66.5 km
  10. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    44.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Kestell
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    29.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    3.0 km
  15. Turn right
    1.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 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 ↩ A 26 → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to A 26 Pretoria to A 26 Cape Town to A 26
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Halfway point
372.5 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 16 min • 4 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 26
06:37 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,111.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,275.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock Start: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
372.5 km
Total: 744.4 km
Midpoint 372.5 km
744.4 km 8 hrs 33 min
Destination A 26 -28.55292, 28.82881

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 744.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,488.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 372.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -29.49592, 26.09335
End -28.55292, 28.82881
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 26
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around A 26
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around A 26
2
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from A 26? +
Cradock is about 744.4 km from A 26 by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to A 26? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to A 26 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 Cradock to A 26? +
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 Cradock to A 26? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,421.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,427.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,731.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,741.90 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to A 26? +
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

: Bloemfontein
From Cradock To A 26
: Senekal
From Cradock To A 26
Theunissen
From Cradock To A 26
: Kestell
From Cradock To A 26

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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