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Distance from Grahamstown to Kwamashu

Grahamstown to Kwamashu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 796.1 km in roughly 9 hrs 52 min.

N Grahamstown → Kwamashu
Road distance
796.1 km
494.7 mi • 429.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
577.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 52 min
Return: 19 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,332.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,339.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,484.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,496.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,758.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,766.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,958.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,974.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,313.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,324.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,577.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,598.37
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 7 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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796.1 km 9 hrs 52 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Kwamashu
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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
    71.6 km
  19. Turn left
    163.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  21. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  22. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    22.5 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.3 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Queen Nandi Drive
    3.6 km
  27. Turn left onto Malandela Road
    0.9 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Undlondlo Road
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Undlondlo Road
    0.3 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nyala Road
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Nyala Road
    0.4 km
  32. Continue straight onto Richmond Main Road
    0.6 km
  33. Turn left onto Ibohlololo Drive
    0.6 km
  34. 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.
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
398.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 56 min • 4 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Kwamashu
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kwamashu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Kwamashu
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Kwamashu 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
423.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
557.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
503.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kwamashu → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Kwamashu
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
398.3 km
Total: 796.1 km
Midpoint 398.3 km
796.1 km 9 hrs 52 min
Destination Kwamashu -29.74139, 30.96222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 796.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,592.3 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 398.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.28410, 28.81018
End -29.74139, 30.96222
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kwamashu
1
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Kwamashu
1
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Kwamashu? +
Grahamstown is about 796.1 km from Kwamashu by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Kwamashu? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Kwamashu 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 Kwamashu? +
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 Kwamashu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,332.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,339.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,484.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,496.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Kwamashu? +
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

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From Grahamstown To Kwamashu

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kwamashu
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: 423.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 557.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 503.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 519.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 617.6 km

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