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Distance from Graaff Reinet to Thornhill

N Graaff Reinet → Thornhill
Road distance
257.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
196.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
Start point
Joubert Street
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
234 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R491.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R493.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R599.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R602.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R649.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R651.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R790.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R795.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R854.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R857.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,040.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,046.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
82° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
262° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.2535, 24.5336
End coords Destination point
-31.9806, 26.5928
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Graaff Reinet to Thornhill is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min.
Travel modes
Graaff Reinet → Thornhill
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Car
257.6 km
3 hrs 54 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
257.6 km
~3 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
258 km
↑ 1 hr 23 min faster
Flight time
30 min
With airport
~2 hrs 30 min
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257.6 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start Graaff Reinet
Finish Thornhill
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  1. Head on Joubert Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Cradock Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left
    46.1 km
  5. Turn right
    85.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.5 km
  7. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    1.3 km
  10. Turn left
    75.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Grey Street
    33.0 km
  13. Turn right
    6.8 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Thornhill
06:52 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,076.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,133.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
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
128.8 km
Total: 257.6 km
Midpoint 128.8 km
257.6 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 257.6 km
Return-cycle span 515.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.25354, 24.53365
Midpoint -32.13724, 25.53792
End -31.98056, 26.59278
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thornhill
6
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Questions 9
How far is Graaff Reinet from Thornhill? +
Graaff Reinet is about 257.6 km from Thornhill by road.
How long does it take from Graaff Reinet to Thornhill? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Graaff Reinet to Thornhill in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Graaff Reinet to Thornhill? +
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 Thornhill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R491.95 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R493.99 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R599.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R602.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Graaff Reinet to Thornhill? +
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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Route Locations

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

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