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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 to Cradock

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 to Cradock is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 241.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 → Cradock
Road distance
241.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
194.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
End point
Naested Street
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R403.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R405.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R449.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R453.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R532.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R535.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R593.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R598.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R701.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R704.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R780.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R787.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
0° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
180° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9147, 25.6114
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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241.2 km 2 hrs 58 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2
Finish Cradock
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.9 km
  2. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    195.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Naested Street
    0.2 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
120.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
06:50 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,008.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,061.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 -33.91473, 25.61141
Midpoint
120.8 km
Total: 241.2 km
Midpoint 120.8 km
241.2 km 2 hrs 58 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 241.2 km
Return-cycle span 482.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 120.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91473, 25.61141
Midpoint -33.07933, 25.84620
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
  • Bonjour
    Voortrekker Street, Cradock, 5880
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 from Cradock? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 is about 241.2 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 to Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 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 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R403.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R405.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R449.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R453.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 to Cradock? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2 To Cradock

Route Locations

Start area
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 M4 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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