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Distance from Cradock to Kokstad

Cradock to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 542.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 42 min.

N Cradock → Kokstad
Road distance
542.4 km
337.0 mi • 292.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
403.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 42 min
Return: 15 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R908.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R912.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,011.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,019.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,198.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,203.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,334.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,345.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,576.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,583.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,756.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,770.35
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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542.4 km 7 hrs 42 min
Start Cradock
Finish Kokstad
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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
    2.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    13.9 km
  17. Turn right
    123.7 km
  18. Turn slight right
    81.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    174.2 km
  20. Turn left
    0.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  24. Turn left
    2.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Barclay Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
271.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 51 min • 3 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cradock → Kokstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kokstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradock → Kokstad
Cradock Origin postcode
Not available
Kokstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
170.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
303.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
249.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kokstad → Cradock
Cradock ↔ Kokstad
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
271.2 km
Total: 542.4 km
Midpoint 271.2 km
542.4 km 7 hrs 42 min
Destination Kokstad -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 542.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,084.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 271.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -31.75348, 27.94556
End -30.54750, 29.42444
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kokstad
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kokstad
1
  • PEP
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Kokstad
2
  • Boxer
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Kokstad? +
Cradock is about 542.4 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Kokstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Kokstad? +
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 Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R908.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R912.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,011.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,019.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Kokstad? +
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. 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
Kokstad
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: 170.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 303.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 249.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 363.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 266.0 km

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