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Distance from Cradock to Richmond

Cradock to Richmond is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 244.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 50 min.

N Cradock → Richmond
Road distance
244.3 km
151.8 mi • 131.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
179.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 50 min
Return: 5 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R409.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R410.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R455.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R459.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R539.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R542.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R601.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R606.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R710.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R713.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R791.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R797.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 5 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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244.3 km 2 hrs 50 min
Start Cradock
Finish Richmond
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Naested Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  4. Turn left
    0.8 km
  5. Continue left
    24.5 km
  6. Turn left
    62.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right
    0.0 km
  9. Merge slight left
    60.4 km
  10. Turn left
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cradock → Richmond
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Richmond
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradock → Richmond
Cradock Origin postcode
Not available
Richmond Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
5.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
65.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
101.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Richmond → Cradock
Cradock ↔ Richmond
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
122.2 km
Total: 244.3 km
Midpoint 122.2 km
244.3 km 2 hrs 50 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 244.3 km
Return-cycle span 488.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -31.33350, 24.96330
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Richmond? +
Cradock is about 244.3 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Richmond in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Richmond? +
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 Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R409.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R410.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R455.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R459.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Richmond? +
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
Richmond
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 Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 5.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 65.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 101.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 32.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 108.9 km

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