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Distance from Grahamstown to Ibhayi

Grahamstown to Ibhayi is a practical regional trip, covering about 128.1 km in roughly 1 hr 31 min.

N Grahamstown → Ibhayi
Road distance
128.1 km
79.6 mi • 69.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
109.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 31 min
Return: 3 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R214.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R215.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R238.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R240.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R282.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R284.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R315.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R317.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R372.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R373.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R414.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R417.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 46 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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128.1 km 1 hr 31 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Ibhayi
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Destination
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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 right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto John Tallant Road
    0.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Trunk Road
    6.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Main Road
    1.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Koyana Street
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
64.0 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
45 min • 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Ibhayi
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Ibhayi, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Ibhayi
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Ibhayi Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
East London to Mthatha
3 other similar routes
East London to Mthatha Same province
50.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
110.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
7.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ibhayi → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Ibhayi
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
64.0 km
Total: 128.1 km
Midpoint 64.0 km
128.1 km 1 hr 31 min
Destination Ibhayi -33.84939, 25.54654

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 128.1 km
Return-cycle span 256.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 31 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 64.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.56063, 26.00557
End -33.84939, 25.54654
Destination services

Available in Ibhayi

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ibhayi
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ibhayi
1
  • PEP
    Port Elizabeth, 6007, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Ibhayi
4
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6059, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Ibhayi
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ibhayi
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Ibhayi
2
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Ibhayi? +
Grahamstown is about 128.1 km from Ibhayi by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Ibhayi? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Ibhayi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Ibhayi? +
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 Ibhayi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R214.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R215.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R238.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R240.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Ibhayi? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ibhayi, 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.

East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 50.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 110.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 7.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 14.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 15.8 km

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