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Distance from Durban to Graaff Reinet

N Durban → Graaff Reinet
Road distance
1057.7 km
N1 N3 N5 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
671.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 55 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Joubert Street
Return: 23 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
715 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,019.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,028.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,459.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,475.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,664.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,675.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,245.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,265.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,506.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,520.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,270.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,297.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-32.2535, 24.5337
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Durban to Graaff Reinet is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,057.7 km in roughly 11 hrs 55 min.
Travel modes
Durban → Graaff Reinet
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Car
1057.7 km
11 hrs 55 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1057.7 km
~16 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,058 km
↑ 7 hrs 48 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 6 min
With airport
~4 hrs 6 min
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1057.7 km 715 min
Start Durban
Finish Graaff Reinet
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    334.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  18. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Cradock Street
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Graaff Reinet → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Graaff Reinet Pretoria to Graaff Reinet Cape Town to Graaff Reinet
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
529.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 57 min • 5 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
175.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Graaff Reinet
07:01 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,421.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R211.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,654.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
529.2 km
Total: 1057.7 km
Midpoint 529.2 km
1057.7 km 715 min
Destination Graaff Reinet End: Joubert Street -32.25354, 24.53365

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1057.7 km
Return-cycle span 2115.4 km
Traversal time 715 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 529.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.55064, 26.97836
End -32.25354, 24.53365
Destination services

Available in Graaff Reinet

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Graaff Reinet
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Graaff Reinet
1
  • PEP
    9 Caledon Street, Graaf-Reinet, 6280, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Graaff Reinet
1
  • ABSA
    5 Church Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Graaff Reinet
1
  • Shell
    29 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet, 6280, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Graaff Reinet
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Graaff-Reinet

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Historic Karoo town
Standout Karoo streets and Valley of Desolation access
Best for Who this destination suits
Karoo stopover Historic town stay Valley of Desolation visit Eastern Cape inland base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The town centre is compact, but many stays and farm options sit on the edges, so exact routing matters if you are arriving late or heading out early.
Local pulse
Graaff-Reinet Tourism is listing 2026 events such as Stoeptasting and Stage to Stoep, which adds a live cultural layer to the town beyond heritage alone.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Graaff-Reinet Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Graaff-Reinet as a Karoo base for historic streets, museums, churches and the Valley of Desolation in Camdeboo National Park.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Graaff-Reinet Tourism positions the town around heritage, accommodation and activities
The Valley of Desolation is about 14 km from town according to local tourism information
SANParks describes the Valley of Desolation as a premier regional attraction
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Graaff Reinet? +
Durban is about 1057.7 km from Graaff Reinet by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Graaff Reinet? +
The drive usually takes about 715 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Graaff Reinet 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 Durban to Graaff Reinet? +
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 Durban to Graaff Reinet? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,019.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,028.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,459.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,475.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Graaff Reinet? +
Yes. There are 17 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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