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Distance from Zonnebloem to Cradock

N Zonnebloem → Cradock
Road distance
883.6 km
N10
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
697.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 57 min
Start point
Vogelgezang Street
End point
Naested Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
597 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,687.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,694.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,054.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,067.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,226.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,235.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,711.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,728.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,929.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,941.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,567.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,589.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
76° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
256° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9325, 18.4350
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Zonnebloem to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 883.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Zonnebloem → Cradock
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Car
883.6 km
9 hrs 57 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
883.6 km
~13 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
884 km
↑ 6 hrs 11 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 46 min
With airport
~3 hrs 46 min
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883.6 km 9 hrs 57 min
Start Zonnebloem
Finish Cradock
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Hanover Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Searle Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Upper Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Queens Road
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Sussex Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    460.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    236.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    23.9 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  21. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  22. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Cradock → Zonnebloem Zonnebloem to Johannesburg Zonnebloem to Pretoria Zonnebloem to Cape Town Zonnebloem to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
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Halfway point
441.6 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 58 min • 4 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
147.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
07:00 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,693.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R176.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,887.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zonnebloem Start: Vogelgezang Street -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint
441.6 km
Total: 883.6 km
Midpoint 441.6 km
883.6 km 9 hrs 57 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 883.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,767.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 441.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint -32.44178, 22.41013
End -32.16444, 25.62083
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Questions 9
How far is Zonnebloem from Cradock? +
Zonnebloem is about 883.6 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Zonnebloem to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zonnebloem 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 Zonnebloem 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 Zonnebloem to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,687.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,694.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,054.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,067.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zonnebloem to Cradock? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Zonnebloem To Cradock
: Johannesburg
From Zonnebloem To Cradock
Middelburg
From Zonnebloem To Cradock
: Cradock
From Zonnebloem To Cradock
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Zonnebloem To Cradock

Route Locations

Start area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
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

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