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Distance from Cradock to Gatwick

Cradock to Gatwick is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 820.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cradock → Gatwick
Road distance
820.0 km
509.6 mi • 442.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
698.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 55 min
Return: 17 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,372.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,379.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,529.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,541.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,811.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,819.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,017.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,034.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,383.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,394.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,654.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,676.42
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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820.0 km 8 hrs 55 min
Start Cradock
Finish Gatwick
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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
    606.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    17.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Ring Road West
    1.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Padstow Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Oriel Street
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Gatwick Park Circle
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
410.7 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 27 min • 4 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cradock → Gatwick
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Gatwick, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradock → Gatwick
Cradock Origin postcode
Not available
Gatwick Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
447.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
527.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
543.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gatwick → Cradock
Cradock ↔ Gatwick
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
410.7 km
Total: 820.0 km
Midpoint 410.7 km
820.0 km 8 hrs 55 min
Destination Gatwick -26.27574, 28.11640

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 820.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,640.1 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 410.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -29.16725, 26.18234
End -26.27574, 28.11640
Destination services

Available in Gatwick

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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 Gatwick
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Gatwick
1
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gatwick
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Gatwick
5
  • Shell
    6 Voortrekker Road, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    2190, Gauteng
  • Shell
    8013 Khumalo Street, 1426, Gauteng
  • Shell Select
    2190, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gatwick
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Gatwick
4
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Gatwick? +
Cradock is about 820.0 km from Gatwick by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Gatwick? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Gatwick 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 Gatwick? +
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 Gatwick? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,372.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,379.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,529.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,541.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Gatwick? +
Yes. There are 13 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

: Bloemfontein
From Cradock To Gatwick
ern Bypass
From Cradock To Gatwick
Johannesburg
From Cradock To Gatwick
Alberton
From Cradock To Gatwick
Gatwick Park Circle
From Cradock To Gatwick

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 447.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 527.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 543.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 581.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 641.5 km

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