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Distance from Cradock to Nh71

Cradock to Nh71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 815.6 km in roughly 8 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cradock → Nh71
Road distance
815.6 km
506.8 mi • 440.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
704.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 54 min
Return: 17 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,365.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,371.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,520.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,533.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,801.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,810.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,006.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,023.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,370.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,381.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,640.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,661.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nh71
8.6°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.0°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
35%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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815.6 km 8 hrs 54 min
Start Cradock
Finish Nh71
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    3.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M10: Wits
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Smit Street
    1.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Klein Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Kotze Street
    0.0 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kotze Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn sharp right onto Queens Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 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 -26.263, 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
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
408.5 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 → Nh71
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Nh71, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradock → Nh71
Cradock Origin postcode
Not available
Nh71 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
443.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
522.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
539.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nh71 → Cradock
Cradock ↔ Nh71
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
408.5 km
Total: 815.6 km
Midpoint 408.5 km
815.6 km 8 hrs 54 min
Destination Nh71 -26.18856, 28.04302

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 815.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,631.2 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 408.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -29.18508, 26.19223
End -26.18856, 28.04302
Destination services

Available in Nh71

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
  • Ackermans
    Shop 0003 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Truworths
    23 Jorissen Street, Johannesburg
  • Spitz
    46 Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
  • sportscene
    42 Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
  • Tekkie town
    221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Ackermans
    221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Nh71
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Nh71
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Nh71
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Nh71? +
Cradock is about 815.6 km from Nh71 by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Nh71? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Nh71 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 Nh71? +
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 Nh71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,365.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,371.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,520.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,533.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Nh71? +
Yes. There are 11 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 Nh71
ern Bypass
From Cradock To Nh71
: Johannesburg
From Cradock To Nh71
Newlands
From Cradock To Nh71
: Wits
From Cradock To Nh71
Braamfontein
From Cradock To Nh71

Route Locations

Start area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh71, 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: 443.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 522.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 539.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 577.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 637.0 km

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