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Distance from Dresden to Cradock

N Dresden → Cradock
Road distance
615.8 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N10 / N9
Dresden to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 615.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
486.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 59 min
Start point
Dresden Avenue
End point
Naested Street
Return: 13 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
419 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,204.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,205.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,199.27
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,241.39
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,588.80
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,590.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,582.37
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,637.94
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,090.53
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,092.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,082.06
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,155.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
193° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
13° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.9149, 26.8190
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Dresden Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Cradock Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Dresden → Cradock
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Car
615.8 km
6 hrs 59 min
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Two-wheeler
615.8 km
~9 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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615.8 km 6 hrs 59 min
Start Dresden
Finish Cradock
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Dresden to Cradock via N1 and N9 and N10
    National highway route N1N9N10
  2. Head on Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left
    36.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N1: Winburg
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    384.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Cradock → Dresden Dresden to Johannesburg Dresden to Pretoria Dresden to Cape Town Dresden to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
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Halfway point
308.3 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 29 min • 3 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
102.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
07:10 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:15
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
07:10
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,573.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R123.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,709.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dresden Start: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898
Midpoint
308.3 km
Total: 615.8 km
Midpoint 308.3 km
615.8 km 6 hrs 59 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 615.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,231.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 308.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91487, 26.81898
Midpoint -29.99473, 25.81086
End -32.16444, 25.62083
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Questions 9
How far is Dresden from Cradock? +
Dresden is about 615.8 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Dresden to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dresden to Cradock in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Dresden to Cradock? +
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 Dresden to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,204.14 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,205.47 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,199.27 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,241.39 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dresden to Cradock? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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