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Distance from Kwamashu to Grahamstown

Kwamashu to Grahamstown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 796.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 51 min.

N Kwamashu → Grahamstown
Road distance
796.6 km
495.0 mi • 430.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
577.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 51 min
Return: 19 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,333.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,339.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,485.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,497.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,759.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,767.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,960.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,976.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,315.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,326.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,579.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,600.06
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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796.6 km 9 hrs 51 min
Start Kwamashu
Finish Grahamstown
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ibohlololo Drive
    0.6 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Main Road
    0.6 km
  3. Continue straight onto Nyala Road
    0.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Undlondlo Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Undlondlo Road
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Malandela Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Malandela Road
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Queen Nandi Drive
    3.8 km
  9. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    127.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right
    304.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    163.7 km
  14. Turn right
    71.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right
    0.9 km
  17. Continue left
    0.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    0.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    110.3 km
  22. Turn right
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Beaufort Street
    5.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    0.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Link Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Kowie Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto High Street
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Cawood Street
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Knight Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
398.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 55 min • 4 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kwamashu → Grahamstown
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kwamashu
Destination area Arrival
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kwamashu → Grahamstown
Kwamashu Origin postcode
Not available
Grahamstown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
424.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
558.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
503.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Grahamstown → Kwamashu
Kwamashu ↔ Grahamstown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kwamashu -29.74139, 30.96222
Midpoint
398.5 km
Total: 796.6 km
Midpoint 398.5 km
796.6 km 9 hrs 51 min
Destination Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 796.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,593.3 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 398.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.74139, 30.96222
Midpoint -31.28318, 28.81002
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Kwamashu from Grahamstown? +
Kwamashu is about 796.6 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Kwamashu to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kwamashu to Grahamstown in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Kwamashu 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 Kwamashu to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,333.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,339.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,485.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,497.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kwamashu to Grahamstown? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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
Kwamashu
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 424.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 558.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 503.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 520.2 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 618.1 km

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