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Distance from Rennes to Grahamstown

Rennes to Grahamstown is a practical regional trip, covering about 135.9 km in roughly 1 hr 36 min.

N Rennes → Grahamstown
Road distance
135.9 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
120.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 36 min
Start point
Rennes Road
End point
Carlisle Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
96 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R227.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R228.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R253.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R255.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R300.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R301.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R334.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R337.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R395.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R396.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R440.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R443.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9720, 25.4994
End coords Destination point
-33.3071, 26.5273
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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135.9 km 1 hr 36 min
Start Rennes
Finish Grahamstown
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rennes Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Mimes Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Verdun Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kragga Kamma Road
    4.6 km
  5. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.2 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight left
    53.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    72.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Grahamstown → Rennes Rennes to Johannesburg Rennes to Pretoria Rennes to Cape Town Rennes to Durban Johannesburg to Grahamstown Pretoria to Grahamstown Cape Town to Grahamstown
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
67.9 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grahamstown
06:50 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R568.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R598.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rennes Start: Rennes Road -33.97203, 25.49940
Midpoint
67.9 km
Total: 135.9 km
Midpoint 67.9 km
135.9 km 1 hr 36 min
Destination Grahamstown End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 135.9 km
Return-cycle span 271.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 36 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 11.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 67.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97203, 25.49940
Midpoint -33.57653, 25.96805
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

Available in Grahamstown

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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 8
How far is Rennes from Grahamstown? +
Rennes is about 135.9 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Rennes to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rennes to Grahamstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rennes 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 Rennes to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R227.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R228.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R253.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R255.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rennes to Grahamstown? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Rennes To Grahamstown

Route Locations

Start area
Rennes, Eastern 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

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