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Distance from Cradock to Swartkops N2

Cradock to Swartkops N2 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 240.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 59 min.

N Cradock → Swartkops N2
Road distance
240.9 km
M3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
189.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 59 min
Start point
Naested Street
End point
Argyle Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
179 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R459.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R461.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R560.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R563.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R606.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R609.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R739.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R743.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R798.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R801.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R972.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R978.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-33.8644, 25.6017
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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240.9 km 2 hrs 59 min
Start Cradock
Finish Swartkops N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    41.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto John Tallant Road
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Swartkops N2 → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to Swartkops N2 Pretoria to Swartkops N2 Cape Town to Swartkops N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
120.6 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Swartkops N2
06:58 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,006.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,059.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock Start: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
120.6 km
Total: 240.9 km
Midpoint 120.6 km
240.9 km 2 hrs 59 min
Destination Swartkops N2 End: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 240.9 km
Return-cycle span 481.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 120.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -33.07859, 25.84439
End -33.86444, 25.60167
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Swartkops N2
1
  • ABSA
    Kempston Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Swartkops N2
4
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Swartkops N2
2
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Swartkops N2? +
Cradock is about 240.9 km from Swartkops N2 by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Swartkops N2? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Swartkops N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Swartkops N2? +
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 Swartkops N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R459.91 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R461.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R560.15 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R563.62 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Swartkops N2? +
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

: Swartkops
From Cradock To Swartkops N2
Uitenhage
From Cradock To Swartkops N2

Route Locations

Start area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Swartkops N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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