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Distance from Grahamstown to Thornhill

Grahamstown to Thornhill is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 209.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min.

N Grahamstown → Thornhill
Road distance
209.3 km
130.0 mi • 113.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
147.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 37 min
Return: 7 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R350.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R352.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R390.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R393.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R462.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R464.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R514.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R519.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R608.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R611.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R677.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R683.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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209.3 km 3 hrs 37 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Thornhill
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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 left
    70.4 km
  11. Continue right
    0.7 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    96.9 km
  13. Turn left
    31.6 km
  14. Turn slight left
    1.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
104.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Thornhill
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Thornhill
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Thornhill
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Thornhill Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
29.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
30.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
66.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Thornhill → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Thornhill
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
104.7 km
Total: 209.3 km
Midpoint 104.7 km
209.3 km 3 hrs 37 min
Destination Thornhill -31.98056, 26.59278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 209.3 km
Return-cycle span 418.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 104.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -32.60749, 26.66696
End -31.98056, 26.59278
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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Thornhill
6
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Thornhill? +
Grahamstown is about 209.3 km from Thornhill by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Thornhill? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Thornhill in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Thornhill? +
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 Thornhill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R350.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R352.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R390.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R393.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Thornhill? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 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
Thornhill
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.

Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 29.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 30.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 66.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 73.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 54.1 km

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