Distance from Grahamstown to Beacon Bay

N Grahamstown → Beacon Bay

Road distance

182.1 km

Metro routes · M8

Grahamstown to Beacon Bay is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 182.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 21 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

137.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.33×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 21 min

Start point

Carlisle Street

End point

Avalon Road

Return: 4 hrs 43 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

141 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

77.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 36 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R347.70

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R349.14

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

75° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

255° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.3071, 26.5273

End coords Destination point

-32.9694, 27.9447

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 14 °C Grahamstown Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Beacon Bay Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Grahamstown → Beacon Bay

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Car

182.1 km

2 hrs 21 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

182.1 km

~2 hrs 48 min

65 km/h avg

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Start Grahamstown

Finish Beacon Bay

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Directions from Grahamstown to Beacon Bay via M8

Metro arterial route M8

Head on Carlisle Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Knight Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cawood Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto High Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Kowie Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Link Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Raglan Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Beaufort Street

5.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

110.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.6 km
Turn right

0.9 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Alexandra Road

1.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

56.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Beacon Bay

0.4 km
Turn left onto Bonza Bay Road

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bonza Bay Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bonza Bay Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Beaconhurst Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Beaconhurst Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Beaconhurst Drive

0.2 km
Turn left onto Avalon Road

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

91.0 km

Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

13.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

30.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

9.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Beacon Bay

06:58 – 17:11

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 13 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

06:58

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R761.16

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R3.64

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R36.42

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R801.22

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (31)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

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Route sheet

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Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Midpoint

91.0 km

Total: 182.1 km

Midpoint 91.0 km

182.1 km 142 min

Destination Beacon Bay End: Avalon Road -32.96944, 27.94472

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape

One-way road span 182.1 km

Return-cycle span 364.2 km

Traversal time 142 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 17.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 91.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726

Midpoint -33.04394, 27.23002

End -32.96944, 27.94472

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Questions 9

How far is Grahamstown from Beacon Bay? +

Grahamstown is about 182.1 km from Beacon Bay by road.

How long does it take from Grahamstown to Beacon Bay? +

The drive usually takes about 142 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Beacon Bay in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Beacon Bay? +

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 Beacon Bay? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R347.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R349.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R423.48 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R426.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Beacon Bay? +

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

Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Beacon Bay, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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