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Distance from Thornhill to Grabouw

N Thornhill → Grabouw
Road distance
960.8 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
746.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 59 min
End point
Gardenia Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
719 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,834.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,842.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,234.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,248.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,420.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,430.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,948.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,966.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,184.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,198.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,879.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,903.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
249° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
69° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.9806, 26.5928
End coords Destination point
-34.1531, 19.0139
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Thornhill to Grabouw is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 960.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 59 min.
Travel modes
Thornhill → Grabouw
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Car
960.8 km
11 hrs 59 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
960.8 km
~14 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
961 km
↑ 8 hrs 3 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 55 min
With airport
~3 hrs 55 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Thornhill to Grabouw.
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960.8 km 11 hrs 59 min
Start Thornhill
Finish Grabouw
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left
    0.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    6.2 km
  11. Continue slight right
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left
    33.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Grey Street
    75.6 km
  15. Turn right
    1.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left onto Park Street
    4.5 km
  19. Turn left
    85.6 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    46.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue left onto Church Street
    247.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    70.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    18.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    2.6 km
  32. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  33. Merge slight right
    67.4 km
  34. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  35. Continue straight
    230.7 km
  36. Turn right
    1.8 km
  37. Continue straight onto Oudebrug Road
    0.8 km
  38. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Road
    0.1 km
  39. Turn right onto Eike Avenue
    0.1 km
  40. Turn left onto Gardenia Street
    0.2 km
  41. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Grabouw → Thornhill Thornhill to Johannesburg Thornhill to Pretoria Thornhill to Cape Town Thornhill to Durban Johannesburg to Grabouw Pretoria to Grabouw Cape Town to Grabouw
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
480.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 59 min • 5 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grabouw
07:27 – 17:52
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,015.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R192.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,227.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278
Midpoint
480.1 km
Total: 960.8 km
Midpoint 480.1 km
960.8 km 11 hrs 59 min
Destination Grabouw End: Gardenia Street -34.15306, 19.01389

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 960.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,921.5 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 480.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.98056, 26.59278
Midpoint -33.58937, 23.15461
End -34.15306, 19.01389
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Grabouw
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Grabouw
1
  • PEP
    3 Keerom Street, Grabouw, 7160, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Grabouw
3
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Questions 9
How far is Thornhill from Grabouw? +
Thornhill is about 960.8 km from Grabouw by road.
How long does it take from Thornhill to Grabouw? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Thornhill to Grabouw 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 Thornhill to Grabouw? +
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 Thornhill to Grabouw? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,834.51 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,842.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,234.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,248.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Thornhill to Grabouw? +
No tollgates are 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

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Route Locations

Start area
Thornhill
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grabouw, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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