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Distance from Cradock to Barklay Pass

Cradock to Barklay Pass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 279.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 38 min.

N Cradock → Barklay Pass
Road distance
279.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 38 min
Start point
Naested Street
End point
Lloyd Street
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
278 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R467.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R469.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R520.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R524.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R616.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R619.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R686.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R691.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R810.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R814.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R903.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R910.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
65° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
245° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-31.2587, 27.8305
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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279.0 km 4 hrs 38 min
Start Cradock
Finish Barklay Pass
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Naested Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hospital Street
    1.6 km
  4. Turn left
    75.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Grey Street
    61.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Griffith Street
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Grey Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Livingstone Road
    7.5 km
  16. Turn right
    91.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Titsa Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Titsa Street
    14.6 km
  19. Continue straight
    4.9 km
  20. Continue right
    8.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Lloyd Street
    9.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Barklay Pass → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to Barklay Pass Pretoria to Barklay Pass Cape Town to Barklay Pass
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Halfway point
139.4 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Barklay Pass
06:39 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,166.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,227.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock Start: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
139.4 km
Total: 279.0 km
Midpoint 139.4 km
279.0 km 4 hrs 38 min
Destination Barklay Pass End: Lloyd Street -31.25866, 27.83047

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 279.0 km
Return-cycle span 557.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 139.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -31.89535, 26.85486
End -31.25866, 27.83047
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Barklay Pass? +
Cradock is about 279.0 km from Barklay Pass by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Barklay Pass? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Barklay Pass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Barklay Pass? +
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 Barklay Pass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R467.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R469.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R520.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R524.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Barklay Pass? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Barklay Pass, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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