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Distance from Cradock to Swartkops

Cradock to Swartkops is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 240.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 59 min.

N Cradock → Swartkops
Road distance
240.9 km
149.7 mi • 130.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
189.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 59 min
Return: 5 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R403.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R405.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R449.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R452.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R532.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R534.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R592.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R597.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R700.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R703.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R779.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R786.12
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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240.9 km 2 hrs 59 min
Start Cradock
Finish Swartkops
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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
    41.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto John Tallant Road
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    2.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Argyle Street
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
120.6 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cradock → Swartkops
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Swartkops, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradock → Swartkops
Cradock Origin postcode
Not available
Swartkops 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
2.3 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
62.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
98.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Swartkops → Cradock
Cradock ↔ Swartkops
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
120.6 km
Total: 240.9 km
Midpoint 120.6 km
240.9 km 2 hrs 59 min
Destination Swartkops -33.86444, 25.60167

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 240.9 km
Return-cycle span 481.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 120.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -33.07859, 25.84439
End -33.86444, 25.60167
Destination services

Available in Swartkops

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Swartkops
1
  • ABSA
    Kempston Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Swartkops
4
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Swartkops
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Swartkops
2
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Swartkops? +
Cradock is about 240.9 km from Swartkops by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Swartkops? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Swartkops in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradock to Swartkops? +
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 Swartkops? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R403.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R405.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R449.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R452.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Swartkops? +
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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Towns along the route

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From Cradock To Swartkops
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From Cradock To Swartkops

Route Locations

Start area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Swartkops, 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: 2.3 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 62.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 98.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 35.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 105.5 km

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