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Distance from Cradock to Markman

Cradock to Markman is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 235.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 1 min.

N Cradock → Markman
Road distance
235.1 km
146.1 mi • 126.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
181.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 1 min
Return: 6 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R393.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R395.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R438.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R442.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R519.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R521.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R578.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R583.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R683.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R686.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R761.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R767.36
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Markman
15.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.0°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
20 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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235.1 km 3 hrs 1 min
Start Cradock
Finish Markman
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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
    34.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R335: Motherwell
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right
    3.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Ranger Street
    1.6 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
117.7 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cradock → Markman
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Markman, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradock → Markman
Cradock Origin postcode
Not available
Markman Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Same province
3.5 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
56.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
92.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Markman → Cradock
Cradock ↔ Markman
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
117.7 km
Total: 235.1 km
Midpoint 117.7 km
235.1 km 3 hrs 1 min
Destination Markman -33.79552, 25.63573

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 235.1 km
Return-cycle span 470.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 117.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -33.05679, 25.82987
End -33.79552, 25.63573
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Markman
2
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Markman
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Markman? +
Cradock is about 235.1 km from Markman by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Markman? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Markman in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Markman? +
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 Markman? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R393.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R395.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R438.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R442.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Markman? +
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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Markman, 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: 3.5 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 56.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 92.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 99.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 41.3 km

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