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Distance from Grahamstown to Markman

Grahamstown to Markman is a practical regional trip, covering about 115.5 km in roughly 1 hr 27 min.

N Grahamstown → Markman
Road distance
115.5 km
R335
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
98.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 27 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
End point
Ranger Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
87 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R220.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R221.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R268.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R270.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R291.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R292.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R354.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R356.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R382.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R384.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R466.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R469.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
236° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
56° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-33.7955, 25.6357
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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115.5 km 1 hr 27 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Markman
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    107.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R335: Motherwell
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right
    3.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Ranger Street
    1.6 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
57.7 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
43 min • 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Markman
06:57 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R482.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R508.29
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
57.7 km
Total: 115.5 km
Midpoint 57.7 km
115.5 km 1 hr 27 min
Destination Markman End: Ranger Street -33.79552, 25.63573

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 115.5 km
Return-cycle span 231.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 27 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 57.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.53406, 26.06152
End -33.79552, 25.63573
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Markman
2
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Markman? +
Grahamstown is about 115.5 km from Markman by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Markman? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Markman in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Markman? +
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 Markman? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R220.58 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R221.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R268.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R270.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Markman? +
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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Towns along the route

: Motherwell
From Grahamstown To Markman

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Markman, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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