Cities Near Grahamstown
Cities near Grahamstown, South Africa: 9 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Fort Beaufort, Bhisho, Port Elizabeth. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Grahamstown, South Africa is Fort Beaufort, about 37 mi (60 km) away — roughly 1 hr 6 min by road. Below, 9 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Beaufort | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bhisho | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Port Elizabeth | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Uitenhage | 73 mi / 117 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| East London | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Queenstown | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Graaff-Reinet | 137 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Mthatha | 177 mi / 285 km | 4 hr 7 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Knysna | 207 mi / 333 km | 4 hr 31 min | 53 min | Short break |
Day trips from Grahamstown
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Fort Beaufort, Bhisho, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, East London. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Grahamstown
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Graaff-Reinet, Mthatha. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Grahamstown include Fort Beaufort, Bhisho, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, East London. The closest is Fort Beaufort, about 37 miles (60 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.