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Distance from Piketberg to Cradock

Piketberg to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 880.5 km in roughly 10 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Piketberg → Cradock
Road distance
880.5 km
N10
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
648.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs
Start point
Long Street
End point
Naested Street
Return: 20 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
600 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,681.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,688.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,047.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,060.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,218.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,227.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,701.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,718.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,918.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,931.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,555.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,577.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9042, 18.7575
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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880.5 km 600 min
Start Piketberg
Finish Cradock
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Long Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Kloof Street
    0.8 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    23.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    76.6 km
  7. Turn right
    31.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    290.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    236.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  13. Turn left
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    23.9 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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Halfway point
440.2 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 0 min • 5 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
146.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
06:54 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,680.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R176.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,874.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Piketberg Start: Long Street -32.90417, 18.75750
Midpoint
440.2 km
Total: 880.5 km
Midpoint 440.2 km
880.5 km 600 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 880.5 km
Return-cycle span 1761 km
Traversal time 600 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 440.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.90417, 18.75750
Midpoint -32.43496, 22.42317
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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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 Piketberg from Cradock? +
Piketberg is about 880.5 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Piketberg to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 600 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Piketberg 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 Piketberg 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 Piketberg to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,681.32 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,688.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,047.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,060.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Piketberg to Cradock? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Piketberg, Western Cape
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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