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Distance from Grahamstown to Virginia

Grahamstown to Virginia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 738.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 33 min.

N Grahamstown → Virginia
Road distance
738.0 km
458.6 mi • 398.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
579.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 33 min
Return: 19 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,235.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,241.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,376.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,387.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,630.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,637.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,815.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,830.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,144.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,154.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,389.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,408.59
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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738.0 km 9 hrs 33 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Virginia
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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
    243.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  20. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    101.2 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    13.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Sand River Street
    1.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sand River Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Sand River Street
    1.2 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Laurel Avenue
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
369.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 46 min • 4 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Virginia
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Virginia
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Virginia
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Virginia Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
365.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
499.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
444.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Virginia → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Virginia
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Route sheet

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Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
369.5 km
Total: 738.0 km
Midpoint 369.5 km
738.0 km 9 hrs 33 min
Destination Virginia -28.10306, 26.85944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 738.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,476.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 369.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -30.78055, 25.08294
End -28.10306, 26.85944
Destination services

Available in Virginia

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Virginia
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Virginia
2
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Virginia? +
Grahamstown is about 738.0 km from Virginia by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Virginia? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Virginia 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 Virginia? +
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 Virginia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,235.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,241.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,376.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,387.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Virginia? +
Yes. There are 2 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 Virginia
: Bradfort
From Grahamstown To Virginia
Welkom
From Grahamstown To Virginia

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Virginia
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 365.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 499.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 444.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 461.6 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 559.4 km

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