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Distance from Grahamstown to Glenashley

Grahamstown to Glenashley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 794.5 km in roughly 9 hrs 50 min.

N Grahamstown → Glenashley
Road distance
794.5 km
493.7 mi • 428.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
582.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 50 min
Return: 19 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,330.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,336.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,481.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,493.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,754.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,763.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,954.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,970.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,309.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,320.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,572.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,593.13
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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794.5 km 9 hrs 50 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Glenashley
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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 left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.9 km
  25. Turn left onto Anton Lembede Street towards Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Julius Nyerere Avenue towards North Coast
    0.9 km
  27. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  28. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  29. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.9 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Glenashley
    0.1 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork towards Glenashley
    0.1 km
  33. Go straight onto Aubrey Drive
    0.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Marion Avenue
    0.2 km
  35. Turn left onto Davallen Avenue
    0.1 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lindsay Drive
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
397.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 55 min • 4 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Glenashley
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Glenashley
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Glenashley
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Glenashley Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
422.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
556.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
501.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Glenashley → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Glenashley
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
397.5 km
Total: 794.5 km
Midpoint 397.5 km
794.5 km 9 hrs 50 min
Destination Glenashley -29.76028, 31.05667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 794.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,589.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 397.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.29031, 28.80621
End -29.76028, 31.05667
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Glenashley
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Glenashley
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Glenashley
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Glenashley
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Glenashley
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Glenashley
1
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Glenashley? +
Grahamstown is about 794.5 km from Glenashley by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Glenashley? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Glenashley 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 Glenashley? +
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 Glenashley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,330.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,336.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,481.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,493.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Glenashley? +
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. 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 Glenashley
Pietermaritzburg
From Grahamstown To Glenashley
Coast
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Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Glenashley
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: 422.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 556.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 501.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 518.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 616.0 km

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