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Distance from Cradock to Fauna

Cradock to Fauna is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 413.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 40 min.

N Cradock → Fauna
Road distance
413.2 km
N1 R706
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
337.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 40 min
Start point
Naested Street
End point
Lechwe Avenue
Return: 9 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
280 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R691.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R695.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R770.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R776.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R912.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R917.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,016.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,025.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,201.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,206.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,337.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,348.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
9° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
189° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-29.1678, 26.1881
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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413.2 km 281 min
Start Cradock
Finish Fauna
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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
    216.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    1.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Vereeniging Drive
    0.9 km
  11. Turn right onto Lechwe Avenue
    0.8 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Fauna → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to Fauna Pretoria to Fauna Cape Town to Fauna
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fauna
06:44 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,727.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,818.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock Start: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
206.9 km
Total: 413.2 km
Midpoint 206.9 km
413.2 km 281 min
Destination Fauna End: Lechwe Avenue -29.16778, 26.18806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 413.2 km
Return-cycle span 826.4 km
Traversal time 281 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -30.65047, 25.20315
End -29.16778, 26.18806
Destination services

Available in Fauna

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Fauna
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fauna
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Fauna
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Fauna
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fauna
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Fauna
5
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Fauna? +
Cradock is about 413.2 km from Fauna by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Fauna? +
The drive usually takes about 281 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Fauna in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Fauna? +
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 Fauna? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R691.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R695.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R770.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R776.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Fauna? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

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

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