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Distance from Nh71 to Cradock

Nh71 to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 813.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nh71 → Cradock
Road distance
813.3 km
505.4 mi • 439.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
704.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 54 min
Return: 17 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,361.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,367.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,516.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,528.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,796.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,804.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,001.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,017.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,363.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,374.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,633.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,654.44
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cradock
4.5°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
2.3°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 3°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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813.3 km 8 hrs 54 min
Start Nh71
Finish Cradock
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto De Korte Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Harrison Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Wolmarans Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Viljoen Street
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Smit Street
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    8.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
407.4 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 27 min • 4 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nh71 → Cradock
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Nh71, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nh71 → Cradock
Nh71 Origin postcode
Not available
Cradock Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
440.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
520.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
536.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cradock → Nh71
Nh71 ↔ Cradock
Nh71 to Johannesburg Related trip
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Nh71 to Pretoria Related trip
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Nh71 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh71 -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint
407.4 km
Total: 813.3 km
Midpoint 407.4 km
813.3 km 8 hrs 54 min
Destination Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 813.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,626.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 407.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint -29.17959, 26.18961
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 Nh71 from Cradock? +
Nh71 is about 813.3 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Nh71 to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh71 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 Nh71 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 Nh71 to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,361.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,367.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,516.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,528.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh71 to Cradock? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: Bloemfontein
From Nh71 To Cradock
: Soweto
From Nh71 To Cradock
Kimberley
From Nh71 To Cradock
ern Bypass
From Nh71 To Cradock
: Port Elizabeth
From Nh71 To Cradock
: Cradock
From Nh71 To Cradock
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Nh71 To Cradock

Route Locations

Start area
Nh71, Gauteng
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

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: 440.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 520.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 536.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 574.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 634.7 km

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