Distance from Somerset Wes to Grahamstown

N Somerset Wes → Grahamstown

Road distance

830.0 km

Highway dominant · N2

Somerset Wes to Grahamstown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 830.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

715.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 47 min

End point

Carlisle Street

Return: 19 hrs 35 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

587 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 47 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,623.03

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,624.82

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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

-34.0822, 18.8489

End coords Destination point

-33.3071, 26.5273

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Somerset Wes Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Grahamstown Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Somerset Wes → Grahamstown

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Car

830.0 km

9 hrs 47 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

830.0 km

~12 hrs 46 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 26 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → PLZ (1 hr 17 min)
🚗 114 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 4 hrs 28 min faster than driving · Search →

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Food & drink Near Somerset Wes

1 Dirkie Uys Street, Somerset West, 7130 0 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Somerset Wes

Finish Grahamstown

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Somerset Wes to Grahamstown via N2

National highway N2
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Andries Pretorius Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Victoria Street

1.0 km
Turn left towards Grabouw

336.2 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

50.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

10.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight

1.9 km
Continue straight

62.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

276.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown

0.9 km
Continue straight

72.9 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Beaufort Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Hill Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Knight Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Carlisle Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Halfway point

414.5 km

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 53 min • 4 hrs 53 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

59.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

138.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

44.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Grahamstown

07:15 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:13

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 52 min

SunriseDawn break

07:15

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,469.29

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R16.60

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R165.99

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,651.88

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (26)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Somerset Wes -34.08222, 18.84893

Midpoint

414.5 km

Total: 830.0 km

Midpoint 414.5 km

830.0 km 9 hrs 47 min

Destination Grahamstown End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 830.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,659.9 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 47 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 414.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08222, 18.84893

Midpoint -34.00934, 22.75410

End -33.30706, 26.52726

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Questions 9

How far is Somerset Wes from Grahamstown? +

Somerset Wes is about 830.0 km from Grahamstown by road.

How long does it take from Somerset Wes to Grahamstown? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Somerset Wes 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 Somerset Wes 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 Somerset Wes to Grahamstown? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,670.24 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,676.81 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,668.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,748.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Somerset Wes 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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