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Distance from A 4 to Lens

A 4 to Lens is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.7 km in roughly 26 min.

N A 4 → Lens
Road distance
20.7 km
M3 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
18.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
End point
Lens Lane
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
47.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R45.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R51.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R60.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R60.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R67.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R67.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
8° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
188° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1032, 18.4395
End coords Destination point
-33.9388, 18.4674
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.7 km 26 min
Start A 4
Finish Lens
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.3 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    8.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards Anzio Road
    0.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Anzio Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Anzio Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Trill Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto James Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Lens Lane
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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
Routes ↩ Lens → A 4 A 4 to Johannesburg A 4 to Pretoria A 4 to Cape Town A 4 to Durban Johannesburg to Lens Pretoria to Lens Cape Town to Lens
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lens
07:22 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R86.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R91.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 4 -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint
10.4 km
Total: 20.7 km
Midpoint 10.4 km
20.7 km 26 min
Destination Lens End: Lens Lane -33.93878, 18.46741

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 20.7 km
Return-cycle span 41.4 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 96.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.10324, 18.43953
Midpoint -34.01428, 18.45365
End -33.93878, 18.46741
Destination services

Available in Lens

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Lens
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
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Questions 8
How far is A 4 from Lens? +
A 4 is about 20.7 km from Lens by road.
How long does it take from A 4 to Lens? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 4 to Lens in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 4 to Lens? +
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 A 4 to Lens? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R38.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 4 to Lens? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Ou Kaapse Weg
From A 4 To Lens
: Cape Town
From A 4 To Lens
: Cape Town International Airport
From A 4 To Lens
Somerset
From A 4 To Lens
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From A 4 To Lens
Groote Schuur
From A 4 To Lens
Groote Schuur Hospital
From A 4 To Lens
Lens Lane
From A 4 To Lens

Route Locations

Start area
A 4, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lens, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 92.6 km Difference: 71.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 78.9 km

Reverse route and related trips

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