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Distance from Motherwell to Grahamstown

Motherwell to Grahamstown is a practical regional trip, covering about 117.7 km in roughly 1 hr 28 min.

N Motherwell → Grahamstown
Road distance
117.7 km
73.2 mi • 63.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
102.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 28 min
Return: 2 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R197.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R198.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R219.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R221.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R260.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R261.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R289.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R292.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R342.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R343.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R381.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R384.27
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Grahamstown
12.9°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.5°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
29 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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117.7 km 1 hr 28 min
Start Motherwell
Finish Grahamstown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Ngonyama Street
    1.5 km
  2. Turn left onto W.M. Maku Street
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Saint George Street
    4.7 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    34.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    72.9 km
  8. Turn left onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  13. 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
58.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Motherwell → Grahamstown
Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Motherwell, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Motherwell → Grahamstown
Motherwell 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
60.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
120.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
5.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Grahamstown → Motherwell
Motherwell ↔ Grahamstown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Motherwell -33.80081, 25.59072
Midpoint
58.8 km
Total: 117.7 km
Midpoint 58.8 km
117.7 km 1 hr 28 min
Destination Grahamstown -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 117.7 km
Return-cycle span 235.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 28 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 11.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 58.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.80081, 25.59072
Midpoint -33.53342, 26.04996
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 Motherwell from Grahamstown? +
Motherwell is about 117.7 km from Grahamstown by road.
How long does it take from Motherwell to Grahamstown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Motherwell to Grahamstown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Grahamstown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R197.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R198.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R219.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R221.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Motherwell to Grahamstown? +
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. 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 Motherwell To Grahamstown

Route Locations

Start area
Motherwell, 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: 60.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Same province
About 238.6 km Difference: 120.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 5.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 17.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 25.1 km

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