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Distance from Cradock to Universitas

Cradock to Universitas is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 417.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 43 min.

N Cradock → Universitas
Road distance
417.7 km
N1 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
342.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 43 min
Start point
Naested Street
End point
Strauss Street
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
283 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R797.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R800.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R971.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R977.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,052.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,056.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,281.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,289.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,384.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,390.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,686.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,697.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
9° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
189° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-29.1211, 26.1850
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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417.7 km 4 hrs 43 min
Start Cradock
Finish Universitas
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Naested Street
    0.1 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
    221.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Nathan Street towards Wilgehof
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    1.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Edeling Street
    0.3 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Jaspes Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Jim Fouche Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Strauss Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Universitas → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to Universitas Pretoria to Universitas Cape Town to Universitas
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
209.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 21 min • 2 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Universitas
06:48 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,746.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,838.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock Start: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
209.2 km
Total: 417.7 km
Midpoint 209.2 km
417.7 km 4 hrs 43 min
Destination Universitas End: Strauss Street -29.12111, 26.18500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 417.7 km
Return-cycle span 835.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 209.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -30.64158, 25.22425
End -29.12111, 26.18500
Destination services

Available in Universitas

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Universitas
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Universitas
5
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Universitas? +
Cradock is about 417.7 km from Universitas by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Universitas? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Universitas in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Universitas? +
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 Universitas? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R797.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R800.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R971.50 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R977.51 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Universitas? +
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. 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 Universitas
Wilgehof
From Cradock To Universitas

Route Locations

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

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