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Distance from Cradock to Thornhill

Cradock to Thornhill is a practical regional trip, covering about 119.7 km in roughly 1 hr 58 min.

N Cradock → Thornhill
Road distance
119.7 km
74.4 mi • 64.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
93.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 58 min
Return: 3 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R200.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R201.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R223.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R225.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R264.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R265.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R294.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R297.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R348.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R349.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R387.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R390.82
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Thornhill
5.7°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
0.6°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 3°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
19 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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119.7 km 1 hr 58 min
Start Cradock
Finish Thornhill
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Destination
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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
    33.0 km
  7. Turn right
    6.8 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right
    0.6 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
59.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
59 min • 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cradock → Thornhill
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Thornhill
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradock → Thornhill
Cradock Origin postcode
Not available
Thornhill Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
East London to Mthatha
3 other similar routes
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
58.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
15.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
23.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Thornhill → Cradock
Cradock ↔ Thornhill
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
59.8 km
Total: 119.7 km
Midpoint 59.8 km
119.7 km 1 hr 58 min
Destination Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 119.7 km
Return-cycle span 239.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 58 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 15.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 59.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -31.92601, 26.11718
End -31.98056, 26.59278
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thornhill
6
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Questions 8
How far is Cradock from Thornhill? +
Cradock is about 119.7 km from Thornhill by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Thornhill? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Thornhill in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Thornhill? +
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 Thornhill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R200.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R201.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R223.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R225.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Thornhill? +
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. 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
Thornhill
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.

East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 58.8 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 15.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 23.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 7.5 km
George to Knysna Similar distance
About 54.5 km Difference: 65.2 km

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