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

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

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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

Weather 12 °C Grahamstown Heavy Rain View Forecast → 16 °C Gqeberha M4 M1 Rain View Forecast →

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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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Grahamstown

Finish Gqeberha M4 M1

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Grahamstown to Gqeberha M4 M1 via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Head on Carlisle Street

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

0.2 km
Turn left onto Hill Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Beaufort Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Grey Street

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

111.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Bluewater Bay

0.5 km
Go straight onto Weinronk Way

0.4 km
Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Drive

0.8 km
Turn left onto Tippers Creek

0.4 km
Turn right onto Amsterdamhoek Road

0.9 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Gqeberha M4 M1 → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Gqeberha M4 M1 Pretoria to Gqeberha M4 M1 Cape Town to Gqeberha M4 M1

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

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

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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