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Distance from Grahamstown to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape

Grahamstown to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 174.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 16 min.

N Grahamstown → Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Road distance
174.0 km
M4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
129.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 16 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
136 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R291.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R292.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R324.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R327.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R384.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R386.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R428.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R431.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R505.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R508.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R563.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R567.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-32.9960, 27.8721
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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174.0 km 2 hrs 16 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
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Destination
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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 left onto Knight Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cawood Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto High Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Kowie Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Link Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    5.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    110.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    1.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    47.0 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Main Road
    2.0 km
  23. Continue straight onto Amalinda Main Road
    1.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right
    0.0 km
  31. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
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
Routes ↩ Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape Pretoria to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape Cape Town to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
87.0 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 8 min • 1 hr 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
06:46 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R727.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R765.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
87.0 km
Total: 174.0 km
Midpoint 87.0 km
174.0 km 2 hrs 16 min
Destination Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape -32.99598, 27.87212

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 174.0 km
Return-cycle span 348.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 18.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 87.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.06797, 27.20712
End -32.99598, 27.87212
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape
1
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
Grahamstown is about 174.0 km from Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Shell Select 5252 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 Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R291.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R292.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R324.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R327.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

: Amalinda
From Grahamstown To Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 5252 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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