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Distance from Port Elizabeth to Cradock

Port Elizabeth to Cradock is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 247.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min.

N Port Elizabeth → Cradock
Road distance
247.1 km
153.6 mi • 133.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
Return: 6 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R413.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R415.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R460.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R464.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R545.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R548.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R608.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R612.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R718.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R721.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R800.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R806.55
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 4 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 19 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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247.1 km 3 hrs 4 min
Start Port Elizabeth
Finish Cradock
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    195.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Naested Street
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
123.7 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Elizabeth → Cradock
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Elizabeth → Cradock
Port Elizabeth Origin postcode
Not available
Cradock Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Same province
8.6 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
68.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
104.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cradock → Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth ↔ Cradock
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Elizabeth -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint
123.7 km
Total: 247.1 km
Midpoint 123.7 km
247.1 km 3 hrs 4 min
Destination Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 247.1 km
Return-cycle span 494.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 123.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96186, 25.61867
Midpoint -33.09514, 25.87116
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
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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 Port Elizabeth from Cradock? +
Port Elizabeth is about 247.1 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Port Elizabeth to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Elizabeth to Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R413.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R415.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R460.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R464.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Elizabeth to 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Port Elizabeth, Eastern 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 8.6 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 68.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 104.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 29.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 111.7 km

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