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Distance from Grahamstown to Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle

Grahamstown to Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 778.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grahamstown → Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
Road distance
778.2 km
483.6 mi • 420.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
559.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 39 min
Return: 19 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,302.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,308.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,451.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,462.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,718.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,726.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,914.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,930.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,261.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,272.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,519.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,539.87
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
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778.2 km 9 hrs 39 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Knight Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cawood Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto High Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Kowie Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Link Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    5.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    110.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  20. Turn left
    163.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  22. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  23. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.9 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Chatsworth
    0.7 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.1 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Higginson Highway
    7.3 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M24: Chartsworth
    0.1 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards M24: Chartsworth
    0.2 km
  30. Turn left onto R.K. Khan Circle
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right onto Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
    0.2 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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Halfway point
389.3 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 49 min • 4 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
405.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
539.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
485.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
389.3 km
Total: 778.2 km
Midpoint 389.3 km
778.2 km 9 hrs 39 min
Destination Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle -29.91026, 30.88242

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 778.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,556.4 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 389.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.35938, 28.80974
End -29.91026, 30.88242
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle? +
Grahamstown is about 778.2 km from Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle 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 Grahamstown to Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle? +
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 Grahamstown to Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,302.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,308.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,451.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,462.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Durban
From Grahamstown To Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
: Chatsworth
From Grahamstown To Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
: Chartsworth
From Grahamstown To Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
R.K. Khan Circle
From Grahamstown To Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 405.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 539.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 485.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 501.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 599.6 km

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