Distance from Grahamstown to Firenze

N Grahamstown → Firenze

Road distance

1,012.6 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R512

Grahamstown to Firenze is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,012.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

817.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 54 min

Start point

Carlisle Street

End point

Via Firenze

Return: 23 hrs 49 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

714 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

13 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,037.84

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,045.86

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

10° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

190° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.3071, 26.5273

End coords Destination point

-26.0651, 28.0024

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Grahamstown Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Firenze Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Grahamstown → Firenze

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Car

1,012.6 km

11 hrs 54 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,012.6 km

~15 hrs 34 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 114 km to Chief Dawid Stuurman International
✈ PLZ → CPT → HLA (1 hr 50 min)
🚗 16 km from Lanseria International
↑ 5 hrs 27 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Past halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 468 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 468 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Past halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 468 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 468 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Grahamstown

Finish Firenze

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Grahamstown to Firenze via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Grahamstown to Firenze via R512

Provincial road route R512
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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass

23.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria

0.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards R512: Lanseria

0.1 km
Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive

0.6 km
Turn right onto President Fouche Drive

1.3 km
Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue

2.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kays Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right onto Cumberland Avenue

1.4 km
Turn right onto Via Torino

0.1 km
Turn right onto Strada Lerici

0.1 km
Turn left onto Via Firenze

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 16

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 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 -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

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

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

507.1 km

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 57 min • 5 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

72.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

168.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

54.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Firenze

06:52 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,232.84

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.25

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R202.53

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,455.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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

507.1 km

Total: 1,012.6 km

Midpoint 507.1 km

1,012.6 km 11 hrs 54 min

Destination Firenze End: Via Firenze -26.06512, 28.00240

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,012.6 km

Return-cycle span 2,025.3 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 54 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 507.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726

Midpoint -29.88091, 25.87065

End -26.06512, 28.00240

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Grahamstown from Firenze? +

Grahamstown is about 1,012.6 km from Firenze by road.

How long does it take from Grahamstown to Firenze? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Firenze? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,037.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,045.86 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,035.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,133.35 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Firenze? +

Yes. There are 16 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 Firenze

Western Bypass

From Grahamstown To Firenze

: Lanseria

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