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Distance from Hankey to Cradock

Hankey to Cradock is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 316.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 57 min.

N Hankey → Cradock
Road distance
316.1 km
196.4 mi • 170.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 57 min
Return: 7 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R529.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R531.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R589.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R594.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R698.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R701.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R777.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R784.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R918.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R923.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,023.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,031.81
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cradock
4.7°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
1.9°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 5°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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Start, destination and route line.

316.1 km 3 hrs 57 min
Start Hankey
Finish Cradock
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Main Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    26.6 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right
    93.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    195.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Naested Street
    0.2 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
158.2 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Hankey → Cradock
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Hankey, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Hankey → Cradock
Hankey Origin postcode
Not available
Cradock Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Same province
77.6 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
137.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
56.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cradock → Hankey
Hankey ↔ Cradock
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Hankey to Pretoria Related trip
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Hankey to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hankey -33.83278, 24.88361
Midpoint
158.2 km
Total: 316.1 km
Midpoint 158.2 km
316.1 km 3 hrs 57 min
Destination Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 316.1 km
Return-cycle span 632.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.83278, 24.88361
Midpoint -33.32826, 25.92812
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

Available in Cradock

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
  • Bonjour
    Voortrekker Street, Cradock, 5880
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Questions 9
How far is Hankey from Cradock? +
Hankey is about 316.1 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Hankey to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hankey to Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hankey to Cradock? +
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 Hankey to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R529.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R531.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R589.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R594.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hankey to Cradock? +
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 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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Route Locations

Start area
Hankey, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cradock, 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.

Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 77.6 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 137.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 56.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 23.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 39.7 km

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