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Distance from Grahamstown to Absa Port Elizabeth

Grahamstown to Absa Port Elizabeth is a practical regional trip, covering about 123.7 km in roughly 1 hr 25 min.

N Grahamstown → Absa Port Elizabeth
Road distance
123.7 km
M4 M8 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
110.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 25 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
85 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R207.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R208.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R230.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R232.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R273.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R274.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R304.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R306.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R359.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R361.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R400.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R403.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
231° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
51° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-33.9232, 25.5958
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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123.7 km 1 hr 25 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Absa Port Elizabeth
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    119.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    0.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight onto Kempston Road
    1.0 km
  12. Turn left
    0.0 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
Known total —
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 ↩ Absa Port Elizabeth → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Absa Port Elizabeth Pretoria to Absa Port Elizabeth Cape Town to Absa Port Elizabeth
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
61.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Absa Port Elizabeth
06:52 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R517.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R24.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R544.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
61.8 km
Total: 123.7 km
Midpoint 61.8 km
123.7 km 1 hr 25 min
Destination Absa Port Elizabeth -33.92315, 25.59580

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 123.7 km
Return-cycle span 247.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 25 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 61.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.54772, 26.02329
End -33.92315, 25.59580
Destination services

Available in Absa Port Elizabeth

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Absa Port Elizabeth
3
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Port Elizabeth
6
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5 Harrower Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    288 Cape Road, 6045, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6045, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Port Elizabeth
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Absa Port Elizabeth
3
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Absa Port Elizabeth? +
Grahamstown is about 123.7 km from Absa Port Elizabeth by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Absa Port Elizabeth? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Absa Port Elizabeth in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Absa Port Elizabeth? +
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 Grahamstown to Absa Port Elizabeth? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R207.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R208.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R230.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R232.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Absa Port Elizabeth? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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