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Distance from Great Way to Grahamstown

Great Way to Grahamstown is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 162.5 km in roughly 1 hr 49 min.

N Great Way → Grahamstown
Road distance
162.5 km
101.0 mi • 87.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
140.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 49 min
Return: 3 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R272.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R273.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R303.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R305.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R358.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R360.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R399.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R403.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R472.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R526.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R530.38
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Grahamstown
8.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.3°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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162.5 km 1 hr 49 min
Start Great Way
Finish Grahamstown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Great West Way
    86.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  3. Continue straight
    72.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
81.2 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
54 min • 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Great Way → Grahamstown
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Great Way, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Great Way → Grahamstown
Great Way Origin postcode
Not available
Grahamstown 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
16.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
76.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
19.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Grahamstown → Great Way
Great Way ↔ Grahamstown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Great Way -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint
81.2 km
Total: 162.5 km
Midpoint 81.2 km
162.5 km 1 hr 49 min
Destination Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 162.5 km
Return-cycle span 325.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 49 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 81.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90920, 25.19716
Midpoint -33.65108, 25.87106
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

Available in Grahamstown

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Grahamstown
2
  • PEP
    Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
  • PEP
    Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Grahamstown
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Grahamstown
1
  • Shell
    67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown
6
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Questions 8
How far is Great Way from Grahamstown? +
Great Way is about 162.5 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Great Way to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Great Way to Grahamstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Great Way to Grahamstown? +
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 Great Way to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R272.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R273.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R303.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R305.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Great Way to Grahamstown? +
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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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 Great Way To Grahamstown

Route Locations

Start area
Great Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grahamstown, 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: 16.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 76.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 19.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 27.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 7.3 km

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