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Distance from Grahamstown to Uitenhage

Grahamstown to Uitenhage is a practical regional trip, covering about 133.0 km in roughly 1 hr 36 min.

N Grahamstown → Uitenhage
Road distance
133.0 km
82.6 mi • 71.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
116.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 36 min
Return: 3 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R222.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R223.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R247.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R249.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R293.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R295.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R327.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R329.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R386.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R388.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R430.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R433.92
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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133.0 km 1 hr 36 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Uitenhage
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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
    98.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Uitenhage
    0.8 km
  8. Turn right
    1.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    4.3 km
  12. Turn right
    23.5 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Graaff Reinet Road
    1.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Baird Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Rich Street
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
66.4 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grahamstown → Uitenhage
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grahamstown → Uitenhage
Grahamstown Origin postcode
Not available
Uitenhage 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
45.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
105.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
9.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Uitenhage → Grahamstown
Grahamstown ↔ Uitenhage
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
66.4 km
Total: 133.0 km
Midpoint 66.4 km
133.0 km 1 hr 36 min
Destination Uitenhage -33.76790, 25.39782

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 133.0 km
Return-cycle span 265.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 36 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 13.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 66.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.56989, 25.98227
End -33.76790, 25.39782
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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Uitenhage
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Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Uitenhage
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Uitenhage
2
  • Shell
    150 Durban Street, 6229, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Matanzima Road, KwaNobuhle, 6242, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Uitenhage
6
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Questions 8
How far is Grahamstown from Uitenhage? +
Grahamstown is about 133.0 km from Uitenhage by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Uitenhage? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Uitenhage in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grahamstown to Uitenhage? +
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 Uitenhage? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R222.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R223.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R247.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R249.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Uitenhage? +
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
Uitenhage, 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: 45.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 105.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 9.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 2.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 20.7 km

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