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Distance from Grahamstown to Underpass M3

Grahamstown to Underpass M3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 429.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grahamstown → Underpass M3
Road distance
429.7 km
R348
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
379.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 47 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
End point
Hoop Street
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
347 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R719.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R722.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R801.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R807.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R949.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R953.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,057.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,065.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,248.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,254.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,391.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,402.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
321° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
141° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-30.6449, 24.0145
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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429.7 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Underpass M3
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Destination
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Navigation sign

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
    24.5 km
  17. Turn left
    120.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R348
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    4.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Underpass M3 → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Underpass M3 Pretoria to Underpass M3 Cape Town to Underpass M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.0 km
Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Underpass M3
06:54 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,796.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,890.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
215.0 km
Total: 429.7 km
Midpoint 215.0 km
429.7 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Underpass M3 End: Hoop Street -30.64491, 24.01451

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 429.7 km
Return-cycle span 859.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.93247, 25.45413
End -30.64491, 24.01451
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Underpass M3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Underpass M3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Underpass M3? +
Grahamstown is about 429.7 km from Underpass M3 by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Underpass M3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Underpass M3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Underpass M3? +
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 Underpass M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R719.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R722.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R801.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R807.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Underpass M3? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Grahamstown To Underpass M3

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underpass M3, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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