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Distance from Soweto to Cradock

Soweto to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 810.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 54 min.

N Soweto → Cradock
Road distance
810.3 km
503.5 mi • 437.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
696.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
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
91.0 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
R1,356.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,362.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,511.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,523.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,789.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,798.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,993.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,009.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,354.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,366.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,623.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,644.67
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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810.3 km 8 hrs 54 min
Start Soweto
Finish Cradock
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Soweto Highway
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  18. 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 N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
405.9 km
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
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Soweto → Cradock
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Soweto
Destination area Arrival
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Soweto → Cradock
Soweto Origin postcode
Not available
Cradock Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
437.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
517.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
533.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cradock → Soweto
Soweto ↔ Cradock
Soweto to Johannesburg Related trip
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Soweto to Pretoria Related trip
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Soweto to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
405.9 km
Total: 810.3 km
Midpoint 405.9 km
810.3 km 8 hrs 54 min
Destination Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 810.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,620.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 405.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -29.19242, 26.19340
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 Soweto from Cradock? +
Soweto is about 810.3 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Soweto to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto 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 Soweto 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 Soweto to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,356.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,362.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,511.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,523.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto To Cradock
Western Bypass
From Soweto To Cradock
: Port Elizabeth
From Soweto To Cradock
: Cradock
From Soweto To Cradock
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Soweto To Cradock

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto
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: 437.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 517.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 533.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 571.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 631.8 km

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