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Distance from Cradock to The Hexagon

N Cradock → The Hexagon
Road distance
141.9 km
Cradock to The Hexagon is a practical regional trip, covering about 141.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 13 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
122.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 13 min
Start point
Naested Street
End point
Prince Alfred Street
Return: 4 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
133 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R285.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R286.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R285.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R298.94
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R376.78
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R378.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R376.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R394.44
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R495.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R497.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R495.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R519.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
76° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
256° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-31.8957, 26.8758
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Cradock Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C The Hexagon Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Cradock → The Hexagon
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Car
141.9 km
2 hrs 13 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
141.9 km
~2 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Cradock to The Hexagon

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Convenience store 0.3 km

Quickshop

19 Cathcart Road, Queenstown
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Supermarkets 0.5 km

Shoprite

Queenstown, 5319, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 0.5 km

Boxer

Queenstown, 5319, Eastern Cape
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College 0.5 km

Ikhala TVET College

Zeiler Street, Komani, 5319
View details → Komani
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Schools & education 0.6 km

Hexagon High School

Queenstown, 5319, Eastern Cape
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Clothing & fashion 0.6 km

PEP

Victoria Road, Queenstown, 5319, Eastern Cape
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Car services 0.6 km

Glasfit

40 Robinson Road, 5320
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Schools & education 0.7 km

Queen's College Boys High School

Queenstown, 5319, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 0.8 km

Checkers

Queenstown, 5319, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 0.8 km

Queenstown, 5320, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 0.9 km

Pick n Pay

Frost Street, Queenstown, 5320, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 0.9 km

Queenstown Girls' High School

18 Frost Street, Queenstown, 5320, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Balmoral Girls Primary School

Queenstown, 5319, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Southbourne Primary School

Queenstown, 5319, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.2 km

Hangklip Primary School

Queenstown, 5320, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 1.3 km

Shell Select

5319, Eastern Cape
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141.9 km 133 min
Start Cradock
Finish The Hexagon
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Start point
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
    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
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Robinson Road
    0.2 km
  12. Continue right onto Robinson Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Shepstone Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Prince Alfred Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ The Hexagon → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to The Hexagon Pretoria to The Hexagon Cape Town to The Hexagon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 6 min • 1 hr 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
23.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at The Hexagon
07:08 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R593.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R28.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R624.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock Start: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
70.9 km
Total: 141.9 km
Midpoint 70.9 km
141.9 km 133 min
Destination The Hexagon End: Prince Alfred Street -31.89567, 26.87581

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 141.9 km
Return-cycle span 283.8 km
Traversal time 133 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 11.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -31.97277, 26.21274
End -31.89567, 26.87581
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Questions 8
How far is Cradock from The Hexagon? +
Cradock is about 141.9 km from The Hexagon by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to The Hexagon? +
The drive usually takes about 133 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to The Hexagon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to The Hexagon? +
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 The Hexagon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R285.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R286.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R285.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R298.94 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to The Hexagon? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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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