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Distance from Grahamstown to Shell 6001 Eastern Cape

Grahamstown to Shell 6001 Eastern Cape is a practical regional trip, covering about 129.5 km in roughly 1 hr 32 min.

N Grahamstown → Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
Road distance
129.5 km
80.5 mi • 69.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
112.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 32 min
Return: 3 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R216.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R217.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R241.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R243.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R286.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R287.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R318.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R321.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R376.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R378.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R419.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R422.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 32 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 47 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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129.5 km 1 hr 32 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
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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
    118.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    6.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Walmer Boulevard
    1.2 km
  10. Turn right
    0.0 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
64.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Shell 6001 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Shell 6001 Eastern Cape Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
East London to Mthatha
3 other similar routes
East London to Mthatha Same province
49.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
109.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
5.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell 6001 Eastern Cape → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
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Route sheet

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Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
64.8 km
Total: 129.5 km
Midpoint 64.8 km
129.5 km 1 hr 32 min
Destination Shell 6001 Eastern Cape -33.97373, 25.61769

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 129.5 km
Return-cycle span 259.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 32 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 64.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.56304, 25.99805
End -33.97373, 25.61769
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
6
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Shell 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Grahamstown is about 129.5 km from Shell 6001 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Shell 6001 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Shell 6001 Eastern Cape in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Shell 6001 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shell 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R216.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R217.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R241.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R243.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Shell 6001 Eastern Cape? +
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

: Port Elizabeth
From Grahamstown To Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
Settlers Way
From Grahamstown To Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
Walmer Boulevard
From Grahamstown To Shell 6001 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell 6001 Eastern Cape, Eastern 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.

East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 49.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 109.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 5.9 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 13.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 17.3 km

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