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Distance from Markman to Cradock

Markman to Cradock is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 235.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 1 min.

N Markman → Cradock
Road distance
235.0 km
146.0 mi • 126.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
181.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 1 min
Return: 6 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R393.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R395.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R438.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R441.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R518.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R521.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R578.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R582.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R682.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R686.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R760.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R766.88
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cradock
8.5°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
4.4°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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.

235.0 km 3 hrs 1 min
Start Markman
Finish Cradock
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Ranger Street
    1.6 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint George Street
    3.0 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right
    34.6 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
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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
117.6 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Markman → Cradock
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Markman, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Markman → Cradock
Markman 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
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3.6 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
56.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
92.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cradock → Markman
Markman ↔ Cradock
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Markman -33.79552, 25.63573
Midpoint
117.6 km
Total: 235.0 km
Midpoint 117.6 km
235.0 km 3 hrs 1 min
Destination Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 235.0 km
Return-cycle span 469.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 117.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.79552, 25.63573
Midpoint -33.05619, 25.82963
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 Markman from Cradock? +
Markman is about 235.0 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Markman to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Markman to Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Markman 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 Markman to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R393.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R395.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R438.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R441.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Markman 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Markman, 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: 3.6 km
East London to Mthatha Same province
About 178.6 km Difference: 56.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 92.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 99.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 41.4 km

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