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Distance from Mbendeni to Nxuba Cradock

N Mbendeni → Nxuba Cradock
Road distance
294.4 km
Mbendeni to Nxuba Cradock is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 40 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
225.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 40 min
End point
Naested Street
Return: 9 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
280 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R592.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R594.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R591.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R620.17
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R781.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R784.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R780.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R818.28
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,028.48
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,032.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,027.38
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,076.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
275° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
95° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.3675, 28.0081
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Mbendeni Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Nxuba Cradock Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mbendeni → Nxuba Cradock
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Car
294.4 km
4 hrs 40 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
294.4 km
~4 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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294.4 km 280 min
Start Mbendeni
Finish Nxuba Cradock
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    2.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left
    21.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.2 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    31.2 km
  11. Turn left
    78.9 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    13.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  22. Continue
    61.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Grey Street
    75.6 km
  25. Turn right
    1.6 km
  26. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Naested Street
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.1 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nxuba Cradock
07:13 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:16
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
07:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,230.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,295.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (41)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbendeni -32.36750, 28.00806
Midpoint
147.1 km
Total: 294.4 km
Midpoint 147.1 km
294.4 km 280 min
Destination Nxuba Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 294.4 km
Return-cycle span 588.8 km
Traversal time 280 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.36750, 28.00806
Midpoint -31.92197, 26.92532
End -32.16444, 25.62083
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Questions 9
How far is Mbendeni from Nxuba Cradock? +
Mbendeni is about 294.4 km from Nxuba Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Mbendeni to Nxuba Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 280 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbendeni to Nxuba Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbendeni to Nxuba Cradock? +
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 Mbendeni to Nxuba Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R592.40 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R594.74 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R591.77 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R620.17 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbendeni to Nxuba Cradock? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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