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Distance from Grahamstown to Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape

Grahamstown to Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape is a practical regional trip, covering about 126.1 km in roughly 1 hr 29 min.

N Grahamstown → Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
Road distance
126.1 km
78.4 mi • 68.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
111.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 29 min
Return: 2 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R211.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R212.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R235.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R237.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R278.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R279.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R310.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R312.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R366.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R368.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R408.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R411.64
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
14.5°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.5°C
Day range High / low
H 28° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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126.1 km 1 hr 29 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Shell Select 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
    2.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  11. Continue make a U-turn onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Geard Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Perkins Street
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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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
63.1 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 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
52.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
112.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
9.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
63.1 km
Total: 126.1 km
Midpoint 63.1 km
126.1 km 1 hr 29 min
Destination Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape -33.94869, 25.60659

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 126.1 km
Return-cycle span 252.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 29 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 63.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.55533, 26.01374
End -33.94869, 25.60659
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell Select
    6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5 Harrower Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    177 Walmer Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    288 Cape Road, 6045, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6045, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
3
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Grahamstown is about 126.1 km from Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Shell Select 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 Select 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R211.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R212.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R235.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R237.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Shell Select 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 Select 6001 Eastern Cape
Settlers Way
From Grahamstown To Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape
: Cape Town
From Grahamstown To Shell Select 6001 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 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: 52.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 112.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 9.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 16.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 13.9 km

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