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Distance from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay

Grahamstown to Mossel Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grahamstown → Mossel Bay
Road distance
492.9 km
306.3 mi • 266.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
415.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 56 min
Return: 11 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R825.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R829.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R919.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R926.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,088.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,093.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,212.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,222.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,432.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,439.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,595.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,608.73
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mossel Bay
17.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.5°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
98%
Wind 10m wind speed
1 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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492.9 km 5 hrs 56 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Mossel Bay
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    119.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    4.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    3.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  24. Continue straight
    44.7 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.4 km
  26. Turn slight left towards Mossel Bay
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Louis Fourie Road
    4.1 km
  28. Turn slight left onto George Road
    2.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto Bland Street
    0.9 km
  30. Turn right onto Beach Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Marsh Street
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.2 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Mossel Bay
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Mossel Bay
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Mossel Bay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
120.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
254.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
314.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mossel Bay → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Mossel Bay
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
246.2 km
Total: 492.9 km
Midpoint 246.2 km
492.9 km 5 hrs 56 min
Destination Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 492.9 km
Return-cycle span 985.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -34.03914, 24.38949
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Mossel Bay? +
Grahamstown is about 492.9 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay? +
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 Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R825.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R829.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R919.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R926.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Mossel Bay? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

: George
From Grahamstown To Mossel Bay
Cape Town
From Grahamstown To Mossel Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 120.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 254.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 314.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 199.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 216.5 km

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