Distance from Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1

N Grahamstown → Gqeberha M4 M1
Road distance
117.6 km
Metro routes · M1
Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 117.6 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
104.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
End point
Amsterdamhoek Road
Return: 2 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
84 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R229.88
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R230.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R228.95
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R236.99
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R303.31
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R303.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R302.09
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R312.70
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R399.10
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R399.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R397.48
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R411.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-33.8517, 25.6125
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Grahamstown → Gqeberha M4 M1
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Grahamstown → Gqeberha M4 M1
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Car
117.6 km
1 hr 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
117.6 km
~1 hr 48 min
65 km/h avg
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Places along your journey

Places from Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

49 places Submit a place
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Supermarkets 1.3 km

Kwikspar

Claude Crescent, Bluewater Bay
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Bluewater Bay Primary School

Jeanette Avenue, Bluewater Bay, 6210, Eastern Cape
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Professional services 1.5 km

Rassie

Maureen Circle
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Supermarkets 1.7 km

Pick n Pay

Eileen Drive, Bluewater Bay, 6210, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 1.7 km

Bay Christian School

70 Hillcrest Drive
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Convenience store 1.7 km

Quickshop

Port Elizabeth
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Schools & education 1.8 km

Swartkops Primary School

Gqeberha, 6209, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 1.8 km

BP

40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 2.8 km

Ilitha Public Primary School

Gqeberha, 6205, Eastern Cape
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Professional services 2.9 km

Transnet

John Tallant Road
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Schools & education 3.0 km

Aaron Gqadu Primary School

Gqeberha, 6205, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 3.0 km

Masibambane Senior Secondary School

Gqeberha, 6205, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 3.0 km

Vulumzi Senior Secondary School

Gqeberha, 6211, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 3.0 km

Vukanibantu Primary School

Gqeberha, 6211, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 3.5 km

Pick n Pay Express

Salamntu Street, Kwazakhele, 6061, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 3.5 km

ACE PLACE SUPERMARKET

8 Council Street, Port Elizabeth, 6211
Fuel stations 3.5 km

Shell

Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 3.8 km

Superspar

Daku Road, iBhayi
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Home & garden 3.8 km

Build it Daku

iBhayi
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Professional services 4.3 km

Secure lid

Watt Street
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Professional services 4.5 km

RTT

Burman Road
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Supermarkets 4.6 km

Boxer

Cnr Njoli & Meke Streets, Kwazakele, Port Elizabeth, 0001, Eastern Cape
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Professional services 4.6 km

Crossroads

Burman Road
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Car services 4.7 km

Tom's Tyre Services

Daku Road
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Professional services 5.1 km

Henkel

Grahamstown Road
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Car services 5.6 km

MIT Auto Parts

3 Spondo Street, iBhayi, 6059
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Professional services 5.7 km

Tros jolly

Kurland Road
Fuel stations 5.7 km

Shell

Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
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Shopping malls 5.8 km

Kenako Mall

Spondo Street, iBhayi
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Professional services 5.8 km

Struandale pharmacy

Meke Road
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Department store 6.2 km

Distell

Armourplate Road, Gqeberha
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Government offices 6.5 km

Missionvale Care Centre

1 Tromp Road, Gqeberha, 6001
Fuel stations 6.8 km

Shell

1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

117.6 km 85 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Gqeberha M4 M1
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1 via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  2. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    111.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Bluewater Bay
    0.5 km
  9. Go straight onto Weinronk Way
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
    0.8 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Drive
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Tippers Creek
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Amsterdamhoek Road
    0.9 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
58.8 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
8.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
Solar data
Daylight window at Gqeberha M4 M1
07:13 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:15
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R491.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R517.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
58.8 km
Total: 117.6 km
Midpoint 58.8 km
117.6 km 85 min
Destination Gqeberha M4 M1 End: Amsterdamhoek Road -33.85172, 25.61246

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 117.6 km
Return-cycle span 235.2 km
Traversal time 85 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 11.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 58.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.53313, 26.05082
End -33.85172, 25.61246
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Gqeberha M4 M1? +
Grahamstown is about 117.6 km from Gqeberha M4 M1 by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1? +
The drive usually takes about 85 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1? +
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 Gqeberha M4 M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R229.88 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R230.13 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R228.95 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R236.99 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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