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Distance from Grahamstown to Hekroodt Circle

Grahamstown to Hekroodt Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 989.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grahamstown → Hekroodt Circle
Road distance
989.2 km
M70 N1 N10 N9 R350 R63 R717
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
799.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 42 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
642 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,655.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,663.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,844.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,859.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,184.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,195.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,433.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,453.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,874.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,888.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,202.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,228.40
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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
-26.2193, 27.8987
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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989.2 km 10 hrs 42 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Hekroodt Circle
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head north on Carlisle Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp left onto African Street
    0.2 km
  3. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto African Street
    0.1 km
  5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto African Street
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Somerset Street, R350
    0.2 km
  8. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cradock Road, R350
    0.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Cradock Road, R350
    92.5 km
  10. Turn left onto R63
    13.1 km
  11. Turn right
    7.6 km
  12. Turn right onto N10
    62.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street, N10
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street, N10
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Park Street, N10
    1.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto N10
    93.6 km
  17. Turn left onto N10
    0.8 km
  18. Turn left onto N9, N10
    70.1 km
  19. Turn slight left onto N9
    25.2 km
  20. Keep left
    0.8 km
  21. Continue straight onto N1
    2.7 km
  22. Keep left
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto R717
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right
    0.3 km
  25. Continue straight onto N1
    427.0 km
  26. Keep right onto N1
    178.1 km
  27. Keep right onto Western Bypass, N1
    3.5 km
  28. Keep left
    0.5 km
  29. Keep left
    3.4 km
  30. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road, M70
    0.1 km
  31. Continue straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road, M70
    2.2 km
  32. Keep left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  33. Turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.3 km
  34. Arrive at Hekroodt Circle, straight ahead
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Hekroodt Circle → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Hekroodt Circle Pretoria to Hekroodt Circle Cape Town to Hekroodt Circle
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Halfway point
494.6 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 21 min • 5 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
164.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hekroodt Circle
06:32 – 17:38
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,134.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R197.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,352.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
494.6 km
Total: 989.2 km
Midpoint 494.6 km
989.2 km 10 hrs 42 min
Destination Hekroodt Circle -26.21930, 27.89872

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 989.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,978.3 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 494.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -29.93409, 25.83648
End -26.21930, 27.89872
Destination services

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Service groups 7
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Hekroodt Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
3
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Hekroodt Circle? +
Grahamstown is about 989.2 km from Hekroodt Circle by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Hekroodt Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Hekroodt Circle 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 Hekroodt Circle? +
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 Hekroodt Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,655.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,663.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,844.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,859.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Hekroodt Circle? +
Yes. There are 11 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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From Grahamstown To Hekroodt Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hekroodt Circle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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