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Distance from Richmond to Cradock

Richmond to Cradock is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 242.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 49 min.

N Richmond → Cradock
Road distance
242.8 km
150.9 mi • 131.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
179.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 49 min
Return: 5 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R406.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R408.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R452.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R456.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R536.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R538.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R597.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R602.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R705.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R709.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R786.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R792.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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242.8 km 2 hrs 49 min
Start Richmond
Finish Cradock
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    60.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    0.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    23.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
121.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richmond → Cradock
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richmond
Destination area Arrival
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richmond → Cradock
Richmond Origin postcode
Not available
Cradock Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
4.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
64.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
100.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Cradock → Richmond
Richmond ↔ Cradock
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
121.5 km
Total: 242.8 km
Midpoint 121.5 km
242.8 km 2 hrs 49 min
Destination Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 242.8 km
Return-cycle span 485.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 121.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -31.33507, 24.95556
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock
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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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How far is Richmond from Cradock? +
Richmond is about 242.8 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Richmond 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 Richmond to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R406.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R408.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R452.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R456.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond 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
Richmond
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 Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 4.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 64.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 100.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 33.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 107.4 km

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