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Distance from Cradock to Hankey

Cradock to Hankey is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 316.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 57 min.

N Cradock → Hankey
Road distance
316.3 km
196.5 mi • 170.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 57 min
Return: 7 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R529.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R531.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R589.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R594.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R698.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R701.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R778.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R784.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R919.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R923.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,023.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,032.28
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Hankey
12.3°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.8°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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316.3 km 3 hrs 57 min
Start Cradock
Finish Hankey
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Naested Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hospital Street
    13.8 km
  4. Continue straight
    181.2 km
  5. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    47.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    26.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
158.2 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cradock → Hankey
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Hankey, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradock → Hankey
Cradock Origin postcode
Not available
Hankey Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
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Gqeberha to East London Same province
77.7 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
137.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
56.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hankey → Cradock
Cradock ↔ Hankey
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
158.2 km
Total: 316.3 km
Midpoint 158.2 km
316.3 km 3 hrs 57 min
Destination Hankey -33.83278, 24.88361

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 316.3 km
Return-cycle span 632.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -33.32889, 25.92814
End -33.83278, 24.88361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Hankey
2
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Hankey? +
Cradock is about 316.3 km from Hankey by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Hankey? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Hankey in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Hankey? +
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 Cradock to Hankey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R529.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R531.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R589.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R594.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Hankey? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hankey, 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.

Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 77.7 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 137.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 56.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 23.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 39.9 km

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