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Distance from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town N1

N Graaff Reinet → Cape Town N1
Road distance
667.3 km
M60 R61
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
599.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 11 min
Start point
Joubert Street
End point
Gallery Lane
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
491 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,274.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,279.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,551.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,561.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,681.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,688.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,047.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,060.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,212.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,221.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,694.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,710.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
250° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
70° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-32.2535, 24.5336
End coords Destination point
-33.9288, 18.4172
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Graaff Reinet to Cape Town N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 667.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Graaff Reinet → Cape Town N1
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Car
667.3 km
8 hrs 11 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
667.3 km
~10 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
667 km
↑ 4 hrs 51 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 20 min
With airport
~3 hrs 20 min
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667.3 km 8 hrs 11 min
Start Graaff Reinet
Finish Cape Town N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Joubert Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Cradock Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Middel Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Church Street
    55.5 km
  5. Turn right towards R61: Beaufort-West
    147.9 km
  6. Turn left onto Donkin Street
    386.8 km
  7. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  11. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  12. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Buitenkant Street
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    0.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
333.3 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 5 min • 4 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
48.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
111.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town N1
07:29 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,789.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R133.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,936.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Graaff Reinet Start: Joubert Street -32.25354, 24.53365
Midpoint
333.3 km
Total: 667.3 km
Midpoint 333.3 km
667.3 km 8 hrs 11 min
Destination Cape Town N1 End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 667.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,334.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 333.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.25354, 24.53365
Midpoint -33.08397, 21.57990
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

Available in Cape Town N1

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town N1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Graaff Reinet from Cape Town N1? +
Graaff Reinet is about 667.3 km from Cape Town N1 by road.
How long does it take from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town N1? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town N1 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 Graaff Reinet to Cape Town N1? +
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 Graaff Reinet to Cape Town N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,274.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,279.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,551.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,561.47 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Graaff Reinet to Cape Town N1? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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

: Beaufort
From Graaff Reinet To Cape Town N1
: Cape Town
From Graaff Reinet To Cape Town N1
: Zonnebloem
From Graaff Reinet To Cape Town N1
Gallery Lane
From Graaff Reinet To Cape Town N1

Route Locations

Start area
Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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