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Distance from Grahamstown to Fauna N9

Grahamstown to Fauna N9 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 596.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grahamstown → Fauna N9
Road distance
596.2 km
N1 R706
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
461.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 30 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
End point
Lechwe Avenue
Return: 15 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
450 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,138.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,143.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,386.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,395.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,501.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,508.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,829.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,840.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,976.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,984.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,406.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,421.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
356° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
176° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-29.1678, 26.1881
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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596.2 km 7 hrs 30 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Fauna N9
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto African Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto African Street
    0.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto African Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cradock Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Cradock Road
    92.4 km
  10. Turn left
    20.6 km
  11. Turn right
    68.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.8 km
  16. Continue left
    95.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    216.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    1.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Vereeniging Drive
    0.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Lechwe Avenue
    0.8 km
  23. 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 N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Fauna N9 → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Fauna N9 Pretoria to Fauna N9 Cape Town to Fauna N9
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.5 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 45 min • 3 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fauna N9
06:48 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,491.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R119.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,623.10
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 Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
298.5 km
Total: 596.2 km
Midpoint 298.5 km
596.2 km 7 hrs 30 min
Destination Fauna N9 End: Lechwe Avenue -29.16778, 26.18806

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 596.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,192.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.36386, 25.01815
End -29.16778, 26.18806
Destination services

Available in Fauna N9

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Fauna N9
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fauna N9
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Fauna N9
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Fauna N9
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fauna N9
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Fauna N9
5
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Fauna N9? +
Grahamstown is about 596.2 km from Fauna N9 by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Fauna N9? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Fauna N9 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 Fauna N9? +
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 Fauna N9? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,138.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,143.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,386.43 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,395.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Fauna N9? +
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. 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 Fauna N9
Jagersfontein
From Grahamstown To Fauna N9
Fauna
From Grahamstown To Fauna N9
Fichardtpark
From Grahamstown To Fauna N9

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fauna N9, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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