Distance from Grahamstown to Centrum

Directions from Grahamstown to Centrum via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Grahamstown to Centrum via M1 and M20

Metro arterial routes M1M20
Head on Carlisle Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto African Street

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto African Street

0.0 km
Continue onto African Street

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto African Street

0.0 km
Continue onto African Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Somerset Street

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cradock Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Cradock Road

92.4 km
Turn left

20.6 km
Turn right

68.2 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street

0.7 km
Turn left onto Park Street

95.2 km
Turn left

0.8 km
Continue left

95.9 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right

606.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

16.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M20: Glenhoveweg

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M20: Rosebank

0.1 km
Go straight onto Glenhove Road

0.4 km
Turn left onto 5th Street

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

502.5 km

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 53 min • 5 hrs 53 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

72.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

166.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

54.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Centrum

06:52 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,194.00

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.07

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R200.67

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,414.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (24)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Midpoint

502.5 km

Total: 1,003.3 km

Midpoint 502.5 km

1,003.3 km 11 hrs 47 min

Destination Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,003.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,006.7 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 47 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 502.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726

Midpoint -29.91755, 25.84709

End -26.14739, 28.05491

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Questions 9

How far is Grahamstown from Centrum? +

Grahamstown is about 1,003.3 km from Centrum by road.

How long does it take from Grahamstown to Centrum? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Centrum 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 Grahamstown to Centrum? +

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 Centrum? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,019.14 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,027.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,016.97 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,113.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Centrum? +

Yes. There are 11 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein

From Grahamstown To Centrum

ern Bypass

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: Johannesburg

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