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Distance from Grabouw to Thornhill

N Grabouw → Thornhill
Road distance
960.0 km
N12 N2 R404
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
746.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 58 min
Start point
Gardenia Street
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
718 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,833.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,840.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,232.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,246.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,418.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,428.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,945.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,963.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,182.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,195.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,875.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,899.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1531, 19.0139
End coords Destination point
-31.9806, 26.5928
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Grabouw to Thornhill is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 960.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 58 min.
Travel modes
Grabouw → Thornhill
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Car
960.0 km
11 hrs 58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
960.0 km
~14 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
960 km
↑ 8 hrs 3 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 55 min
With airport
~3 hrs 55 min
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960.0 km 11 hrs 58 min
Start Grabouw
Finish Thornhill
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Gardenia Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eike Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Ou Kaapse Road
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Oudebrug Road
    1.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.0 km
  8. Merge slight right
    311.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    38.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left towards R404: George Airport
    2.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    5.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  17. Turn left towards N12
    18.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    263.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    54.6 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left
    46.1 km
  23. Turn right
    85.6 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.5 km
  25. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  26. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    1.3 km
  28. Turn left
    75.6 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Grey Street
    33.0 km
  31. Turn right
    6.8 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  33. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  34. Turn right
    0.6 km
  35. Turn left
    0.2 km
  36. Turn right
    0.2 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  38. Turn right
    0.2 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  40. Turn right
    0.1 km
  41. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  42. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  43. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Thornhill → Grabouw Grabouw to Johannesburg Grabouw to Pretoria Grabouw to Cape Town Grabouw to Durban Johannesburg to Thornhill Pretoria to Thornhill Cape Town to Thornhill
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
479.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 59 min • 5 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Thornhill
06:52 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,012.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R192.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,223.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grabouw Start: Gardenia Street -34.15306, 19.01389
Midpoint
479.7 km
Total: 960.0 km
Midpoint 479.7 km
960.0 km 11 hrs 58 min
Destination Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 960.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,920.0 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 479.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.15306, 19.01389
Midpoint -33.58672, 23.15805
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 Grabouw from Thornhill? +
Grabouw is about 960.0 km from Thornhill by road.
How long does it take from Grabouw to Thornhill? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grabouw to Thornhill 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 Grabouw 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 Grabouw to Thornhill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,833.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,840.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,232.52 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,246.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grabouw to Thornhill? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

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: George Airport
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Uniondale
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Route Locations

Start area
Grabouw, Western 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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