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Distance from Grahamstown to Toll R603

Grahamstown to Toll R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 505.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 20 min.

N Grahamstown → Toll R603
Road distance
505.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
380.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 20 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
440 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R846.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R850.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R942.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R950.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,116.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,122.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,244.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,254.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,469.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,476.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,636.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,650.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
55° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
235° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-31.2925, 29.7968
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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505.6 km 7 hrs 20 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Toll R603
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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 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. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  20. Turn left
    163.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Sutherland Drive
    37.9 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    33.8 km
  25. Turn slight left
    15.4 km
  26. Turn left
    3.0 km
  27. Go straight
    32.1 km
  28. Turn right
    3.2 km
  29. Continue straight
    4.0 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    12.6 km
  31. Turn left
    0.0 km
  32. Turn left
    1.4 km
  33. Turn slight right
    5.5 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Toll R603 → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Toll R603 Pretoria to Toll R603 Cape Town to Toll R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 40 min • 3 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Toll R603
06:35 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,113.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R101.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,224.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
252.8 km
Total: 505.6 km
Midpoint 252.8 km
505.6 km 7 hrs 20 min
Destination Toll R603 -31.29253, 29.79683

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 505.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,011.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -32.22891, 28.19962
End -31.29253, 29.79683
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Toll R603
1
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Toll R603? +
Grahamstown is about 505.6 km from Toll R603 by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Toll R603? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Toll R603 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Toll R603? +
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 Toll R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R846.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R850.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R942.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R950.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Toll R603? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Toll R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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