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Distance from Craven to Thompson

Craven to Thompson is a short everyday drive, covering about 0.6 km in roughly 1 min.

N Craven → Thompson
Road distance
0.6 km
0.4 mi • 0.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
0.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 min
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
20.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2.08
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Thompson
13.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.9°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
75%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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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0.6 km 1 min
Start Craven
Finish Thompson
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Craven
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Fenton
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Christian
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Thompson
    0.0 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
0.3 km
Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Craven → Thompson
Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Craven, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Thompson, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Craven → Thompson
Craven Origin postcode
Not available
Thompson Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
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Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
19.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
12.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
26.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Thompson → Craven
Craven ↔ Thompson
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Craven -28.74118, 24.76246
Midpoint
0.3 km
Total: 0.6 km
Midpoint 0.3 km
0.6 km 1 min
Destination Thompson -28.73694, 24.76133

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape
One-way road span 0.6 km
Return-cycle span 1.3 km
Traversal time 1 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 1,098.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 0.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74118, 24.76246
Midpoint -28.73912, 24.76231
End -28.73694, 24.76133
Destination services

Available in Thompson

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thompson
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Thompson
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Thompson
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Thompson
6
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Questions 8
How far is Craven from Thompson? +
Craven is about 0.6 km from Thompson by road.
How long does it take from Craven to Thompson? +
The drive usually takes about 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Craven to Thompson in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Craven to Thompson? +
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 Craven to Thompson? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Craven to Thompson? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

Fenton
From Craven To Thompson
Christian
From Craven To Thompson

Route Locations

Start area
Craven, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Thompson, Northern Cape
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.

Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 19.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 12.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 26.7 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 29.1 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 19.2 km

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