Distance from Swartkops to Grahamstown

N Swartkops → Grahamstown

Road distance

121.2 km

Highway dominant · N2

Swartkops to Grahamstown is a practical regional trip, covering about 121.2 km in roughly 1 hr 25 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

105.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 25 min

Start point

Argyle Street

End point

Carlisle Street

Return: 2 hrs 51 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

85 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 25 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R237.07

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R237.33

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

54° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

234° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.8644, 25.6017

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 15 °C Swartkops Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Grahamstown Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Swartkops → Grahamstown

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Car

121.2 km

1 hr 25 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

121.2 km

~1 hr 51 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Swartkops

Finish Grahamstown

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Swartkops to Grahamstown via N2

National highway N2
Head on Argyle Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Grahamstown Road

2.5 km
Turn left onto John Tallant Road

0.7 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: Gramstown

0.4 km
Merge slight right

41.3 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 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

60.6 km

Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

42 min • 42 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

8.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

20.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

6.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Grahamstown

07:13 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:13

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 59 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 24 min

SunriseDawn break

07:13

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R506.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R2.42

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R24.25

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R533.42

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (3)

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 Swartkops Start: Argyle Street -33.86444, 25.60167

Midpoint

60.6 km

Total: 121.2 km

Midpoint 60.6 km

121.2 km 1 hr 25 min

Destination Grahamstown End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape

One-way road span 121.2 km

Return-cycle span 242.5 km

Traversal time 1 hr 25 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 10.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 60.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.86444, 25.60167

Midpoint -33.54010, 26.03293

End -33.30706, 26.52726

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Questions 8

How far is Swartkops from Grahamstown? +

Swartkops is about 121.2 km from Grahamstown by road.

How long does it take from Swartkops to Grahamstown? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Swartkops to Grahamstown in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Swartkops 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 Swartkops to Grahamstown? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R243.97 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R244.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R243.70 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R255.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Swartkops 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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Distance from Swartkops to Grahamstown

Places from Swartkops to Grahamstown

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Quickshop

Shell

Jacques' Artisinal Bread

Checkers

Spar

Pick n Pay

Shell

PEP

GBS Mutual Bank

Tops at Spar

Spar

Spec Savers

Nedbank

Director of Public Prosecutions Eastern Cape

Checkers

Capitec Bank

The Crazy Store

Makana Health Sub-district Offices

Pick n Pay

Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs

Department of Roads and Transport

Hoof & Hound

Shell

Children Of The Soil

Jacques' Artisinal Bread

Kingswood College

Legal Resources Centre

GEEnet

Pick n Pay

Gadra Education Office

Shoprite

Good Shepherd Primary School

PEP

Quickshop

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

George Dickerson Primary School

Auto Clinic

St Mary's RC Primary School

Graeme College

Micronized Products (Pty) Ltd - Grahamstown

Nedbank Highflats

Samuel Ntsiko Primary School

Mary Waters High School

Bouquet Florist for Flowers Grahamstown

BP

Pick n Pay Express

Superspar

Kwikspar

Shell

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