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Distance from Cradock to Gabriels

N Cradock → Gabriels
Road distance
853.4 km
R44
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
659.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 41 min
Start point
Naested Street
End point
Gabriels
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
581 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,629.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,636.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,984.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,997.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,150.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,159.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,618.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,634.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,829.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,840.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,445.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,467.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
251° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
71° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-33.9044, 18.8509
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Cradock to Gabriels is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 853.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Cradock → Gabriels
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Car
853.4 km
9 hrs 41 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
853.4 km
~13 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
853 km
↑ 5 hrs 58 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 42 min
With airport
~3 hrs 42 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Cradock to Gabriels.
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853.4 km 9 hrs 41 min
Start Cradock
Finish Gabriels
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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
    24.5 km
  6. Turn left
    62.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right
    0.0 km
  9. Merge slight left
    238.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    13.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Hendrickse Street
    0.9 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Gabriels
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Gabriels → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to Gabriels Pretoria to Gabriels Cape Town to Gabriels
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Halfway point
426.6 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 50 min • 4 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
61.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
141.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
46.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gabriels
07:27 – 17:53
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,567.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R170.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,755.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
426.6 km
Total: 853.4 km
Midpoint 426.6 km
853.4 km 9 hrs 41 min
Destination Gabriels End: Gabriels -33.90439, 18.85094

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 853.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,706.9 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 426.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -32.36188, 22.55553
End -33.90439, 18.85094
Destination services

Available in Gabriels

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Gabriels
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Gabriels
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Gabriels
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gabriels
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Gabriels
1
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Gabriels? +
Cradock is about 853.4 km from Gabriels by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Gabriels? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Gabriels 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 Gabriels? +
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 Gabriels? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,629.57 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,636.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,984.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,997.02 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Gabriels? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From Cradock To Gabriels
: Wellington
From Cradock To Gabriels
Stellenbosch
From Cradock To Gabriels
Klapmuts
From Cradock To Gabriels

Route Locations

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

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