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Distance from Grahamstown to Harburg

N Grahamstown → Harburg
Road distance
766.9 km
Provincial mix · R103
Grahamstown to Harburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 766.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 18 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
589.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 18 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
Return: 20 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
618 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,543.37
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,549.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,541.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,615.70
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,036.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,044.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,034.20
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,131.83
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,679.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,690.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,676.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,805.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
44° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
224° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-29.4106, 30.7369
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Grahamstown Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Harburg Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Grahamstown → Harburg
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Car
766.9 km
10 hrs 18 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
766.9 km
~11 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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766.9 km 618 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Harburg
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  1. Directions from Grahamstown to Harburg via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  2. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Knight Street
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cawood Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto High Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Kowie Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Link Street
    0.3 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    5.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left
    110.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    0.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    71.6 km
  20. Turn left
    163.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left
    144.4 km
  24. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Langalibalele Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Henrietta Street
    0.2 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  29. Continue straight onto Chota Motala Road
    1.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    12.4 km
  31. Turn slight right
    21.2 km
  32. Turn right
    3.4 km
  33. Turn left
    2.6 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.0 km
  35. Turn left
    1.3 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road R103
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.
R103 R103 R103 R103
Routes ↩ Harburg → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Harburg Pretoria to Harburg Cape Town to Harburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
383.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 9 min • 5 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
127.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harburg
06:47 – 17:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,205.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R153.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,374.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
383.6 km
Total: 766.9 km
Midpoint 383.6 km
766.9 km 618 min
Destination Harburg -29.41056, 30.73694

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 766.9 km
Return-cycle span 1533.8 km
Traversal time 618 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 383.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.39359, 28.83530
End -29.41056, 30.73694
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Harburg? +
Grahamstown is about 766.9 km from Harburg by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Harburg? +
The drive usually takes about 618 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Harburg 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 Harburg? +
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 Harburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,543.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,549.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,541.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,615.70 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Harburg? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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