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Distance from Grahamstown to Lorraine

Grahamstown to Lorraine is a practical regional trip, covering about 134.7 km in roughly 1 hr 35 min.

N Grahamstown → Lorraine
Road distance
134.7 km
83.7 mi • 72.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
119.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 35 min
Return: 3 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R225.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R226.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R251.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R253.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R297.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R298.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R331.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R334.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R391.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R393.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R435.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R439.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 50 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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134.7 km 1 hr 35 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Lorraine
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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
    119.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Kragga Kamma Road towards M15: Kragga Kamma Road
    3.1 km
  13. Turn slight left onto Vitry Avenue
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Luneville Road
    0.8 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
67.3 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
47 min • 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Lorraine
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Lorraine, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Lorraine
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Lorraine 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
43.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
103.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
0.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lorraine → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Lorraine
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
67.3 km
Total: 134.7 km
Midpoint 67.3 km
134.7 km 1 hr 35 min
Destination Lorraine -33.96806, 25.51444

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 134.7 km
Return-cycle span 269.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 35 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 11.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 67.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.57413, 25.97415
End -33.96806, 25.51444
Destination services

Available in Lorraine

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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 Lorraine
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Lorraine
2
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Lorraine
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Lorraine
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lorraine
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Lorraine
2
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Lorraine? +
Grahamstown is about 134.7 km from Lorraine by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Lorraine? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Lorraine in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Lorraine? +
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 Lorraine? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R225.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R226.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R251.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R253.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Lorraine? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lorraine, 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: 43.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 103.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 0.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 8.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 22.4 km

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