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Distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Grahamstown

Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Grahamstown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 873.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Grahamstown
Road distance
873.5 km
542.8 mi • 471.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
752.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 18 min
Return: 20 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 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
R1,462.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,469.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,628.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,642.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,929.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,938.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,149.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,166.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,538.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,550.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,828.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,850.94
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Grahamstown
22.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.3°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
28%
Wind 10m wind speed
18 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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873.5 km 10 hrs 18 min
Start Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Finish Grahamstown
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Heerengracht
    0.4 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.9 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    376.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    10.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  18. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.5 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    276.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    72.9 km
  27. Turn left onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  28. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  29. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
436.2 km
Western Cape 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
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Grahamstown
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Grahamstown
Nelson Mandela Boulevard Origin postcode
Not available
Grahamstown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
501.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
634.9 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
695.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Grahamstown → Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Nelson Mandela Boulevard ↔ Grahamstown
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint
436.2 km
Total: 873.5 km
Midpoint 436.2 km
873.5 km 10 hrs 18 min
Destination Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 873.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,747.0 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 436.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint -33.98969, 22.53873
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

Available in Grahamstown

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Grahamstown
2
  • PEP
    Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
  • PEP
    Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Grahamstown
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Grahamstown
1
  • Shell
    67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown
6
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Questions 9
How far is Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Grahamstown? +
Nelson Mandela Boulevard is about 873.5 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Grahamstown 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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Grahamstown? +
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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,462.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,469.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,628.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,642.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Grahamstown? +
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

Heerengracht
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
: Somerset
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
Muizenberg
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
Hospital Bend
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
Cape Town International Airport
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
Settlers Way
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
: George
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
Port Elizabeth
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
: Knysna
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown
: Grahamstown
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Grahamstown

Route Locations

Start area
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 501.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 634.9 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 695.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 580.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 597.1 km

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