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Distance from Cradock to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717

Cradock to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 247.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min.

N Cradock → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
Road distance
247.1 km
M4 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
Start point
Naested Street
End point
Havelock Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
184 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R413.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R415.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R460.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R464.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R545.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R548.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R607.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R612.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R718.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R721.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R799.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R806.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
180° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
0° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-33.9619, 25.6187
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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247.1 km 3 hrs 4 min
Start Cradock
Finish Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    13.8 km
  4. Continue straight
    181.2 km
  5. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  15. 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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
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Routes ↩ Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 Pretoria to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 Cape Town to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
123.7 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
06:53 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,032.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,087.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock Start: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
123.7 km
Total: 247.1 km
Midpoint 123.7 km
247.1 km 3 hrs 4 min
Destination Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 End: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 247.1 km
Return-cycle span 494.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 123.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -33.09486, 25.87100
End -33.96186, 25.61867
Destination services

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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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717? +
Cradock is about 247.1 km from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717? +
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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R413.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R415.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R460.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R464.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717? +
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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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Cradock To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
Settlers Way
From Cradock To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
Athol Fugard Terrace
From Cradock To Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717

Route Locations

Start area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
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Reverse route and related trips

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