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Distance from Metz to Cradock

Metz to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 898.6 km in roughly 10 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Metz → Cradock
Road distance
898.6 km
N1 N10 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
708.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 18 min
Start point
Koster Road
End point
Naested Street
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
618 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,504.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,511.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,675.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,689.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,984.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,994.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,211.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,228.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,611.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,623.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,909.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,932.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
192° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
12° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9308, 27.1298
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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898.6 km 10 hrs 18 min
Start Metz
Finish Cradock
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Koster Road
    33.4 km
  2. Turn right
    21.6 km
  3. Turn left
    11.8 km
  4. Turn right
    5.4 km
  5. Turn sharp left
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right
    5.1 km
  7. Turn left
    2.8 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  9. Turn left onto 4th Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Road
    12.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    15.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Randfontein Road
    26.2 km
  13. Turn right towards N1
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    572.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  16. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  21. 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.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Cradock → Metz Metz to Johannesburg Metz to Pretoria Metz to Cape Town Metz to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
450.0 km
North West to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 9 min • 5 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
149.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
06:50 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,756.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R179.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,953.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Metz Start: Koster Road -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint
450.0 km
Total: 898.6 km
Midpoint 450.0 km
898.6 km 10 hrs 18 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 898.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,797.2 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 450.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint -28.93223, 26.42359
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

Available in Cradock

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
  • Bonjour
    Voortrekker Street, Cradock, 5880
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Questions 9
How far is Metz from Cradock? +
Metz is about 898.6 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Metz to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Metz to Cradock 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 Metz to 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 Metz to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,504.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,511.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,675.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,689.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Metz to Cradock? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Port Elizabeth
From Metz To Cradock
: Cradock
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Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
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Route Locations

Start area
Metz, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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