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Distance from Grahamstown to The Village

N Grahamstown → The Village
Road distance
991.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
772.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 4 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
724 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,892.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,900.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,305.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,319.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,497.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,508.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,042.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,060.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,286.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,300.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,002.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,027.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
6° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
186° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-26.3986, 27.3872
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Grahamstown to The Village is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 991.4 km in roughly 12 hrs 4 min.
Travel modes
Grahamstown → The Village
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Car
991.4 km
12 hrs 4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
991.4 km
~15 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
991 km
↑ 8 hrs 5 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 58 min
With airport
~3 hrs 58 min
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991.4 km 12 hrs 4 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish The Village
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto African Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto African Street
    0.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto African Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cradock Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Cradock Road
    92.4 km
  10. Turn left
    20.6 km
  11. Turn right
    68.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.8 km
  16. Continue left
    95.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    550.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Potchefstroom
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Potchefstroom Road
    7.1 km
  21. Turn right
    3.1 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Main Road
    5.8 km
  24. Turn left
    12.1 km
  25. Turn right
    31.2 km
  26. Turn left
    3.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.4 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.5 km
  30. Continue
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left
    0.0 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 R261.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Routes ↩ The Village → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to The Village Pretoria to The Village Cape Town to The Village
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Halfway point
496.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 2 min • 6 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
164.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at The Village
06:42 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,143.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R198.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,362.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
496.4 km
Total: 991.4 km
Midpoint 496.4 km
991.4 km 12 hrs 4 min
Destination The Village -26.39861, 27.38722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 991.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,982.8 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 496.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -29.96717, 25.82237
End -26.39861, 27.38722
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from The Village? +
Grahamstown is about 991.4 km from The Village by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to The Village? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to The Village in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to The Village? +
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 The Village? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,892.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,900.83 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,305.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,319.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to The Village? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Grahamstown To The Village
Potchefstroom
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Vanderbijlpark
From Grahamstown To The Village

Route Locations

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

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