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Distance from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Cradock M4

Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Cradock M4 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 247.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min.

N Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 → Cradock M4
Road distance
247.1 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
Start point
Havelock Street
End point
Naested Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
184 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R413.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R415.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R460.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R464.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R545.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R548.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R608.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R612.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R718.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R721.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R800.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R806.55
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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
-33.9619, 25.6187
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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247.1 km 3 hrs 4 min
Start Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717
Finish Cradock M4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    195.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Naested Street
    0.2 km
  13. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Cradock M4 → Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Johannesburg Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Pretoria Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Cape Town Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock M4 Pretoria to Cradock M4 Cape Town to Cradock M4
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Halfway point
123.7 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock M4
06:50 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,032.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,087.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 Start: Havelock Street -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
123.7 km
Total: 247.1 km
Midpoint 123.7 km
247.1 km 3 hrs 4 min
Destination Cradock M4 End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 247.1 km
Return-cycle span 494.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 123.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.09514, 25.87116
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock M4
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Cradock M4
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Cradock M4
1
  • Bonjour
    Voortrekker Street, Cradock, 5880
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Questions 9
How far is Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 from Cradock M4? +
Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 is about 247.1 km from Cradock M4 by road.
How long does it take from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Cradock M4? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Cradock M4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Cradock M4? +
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 to Cradock M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R413.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R415.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R460.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R464.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 to Cradock M4? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Athol Fugard Terrace
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 To Cradock M4
Settlers Way
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 To Cradock M4
: Grahamstown
From Gqeberha Port Elizabeth R717 To Cradock M4

Route Locations

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

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Reverse route and related trips

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