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Distance from Underpass M3 to Grahamstown

Underpass M3 to Grahamstown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 428.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Underpass M3 → Grahamstown
Road distance
428.1 km
N10
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
379.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 45 min
Start point
Underpass
End point
Carlisle Street
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
345 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R716.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R720.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R798.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R804.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R945.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R950.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,053.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,061.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,244.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,250.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,385.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,397.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
142° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
322° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.6449, 24.0145
End coords Destination point
-33.3071, 26.5273
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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428.1 km 5 hrs 45 min
Start Underpass M3
Finish Grahamstown
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Underpass
    0.2 km
  2. Continue right onto Hoop Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    4.1 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N10
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    120.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    23.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  9. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    68.2 km
  12. Turn left
    20.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    92.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Somerset Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto African Street
    0.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto African Street
    0.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto African Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Carlisle Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Grahamstown → Underpass M3 Underpass M3 to Johannesburg Underpass M3 to Pretoria Underpass M3 to Cape Town Underpass M3 to Durban Johannesburg to Grahamstown Pretoria to Grahamstown Cape Town to Grahamstown
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Halfway point
214.2 km
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grahamstown
06:48 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,789.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,883.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Underpass M3 Start: Underpass -30.64491, 24.01451
Midpoint
214.2 km
Total: 428.1 km
Midpoint 214.2 km
428.1 km 5 hrs 45 min
Destination Grahamstown End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 428.1 km
Return-cycle span 856.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 214.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.64491, 24.01451
Midpoint -31.93686, 25.46078
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Underpass M3 from Grahamstown? +
Underpass M3 is about 428.1 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Underpass M3 to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Underpass M3 to Grahamstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Underpass M3 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 Underpass M3 to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R716.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R720.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R798.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R804.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Underpass M3 to Grahamstown? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

Underpass
From Underpass M3 To Grahamstown
Middelburg
From Underpass M3 To Grahamstown
Cradock
From Underpass M3 To Grahamstown
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Underpass M3 To Grahamstown

Route Locations

Start area
Underpass M3, Northern 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

Distance comparisons

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East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 249.5 km

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