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Distance from Alexandra to Louvain

N Alexandra → Louvain
Road distance
7.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 min
Start point
Sheep Lane
End point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
43.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R13.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R14.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R16.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R17.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R18.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R18.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R22.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R22.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R24.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R24.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R29.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R29.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1044, 28.0989
End coords Destination point
-26.1010, 28.1555
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Alexandra to Louvain is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.3 km in roughly 10 min.
Travel modes
Alexandra → Louvain
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Car
7.3 km
10 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
7.3 km
~9 min
47 km/h avg
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Walking
7.3 km
1 hr 27 min
5 km/h average
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7.3 km 10 min
Start Alexandra
Finish Louvain
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto London Road
    2.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Vincent Tshabalala Road
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Peace Street
    2.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louvain
06:37 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R30.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R32.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alexandra Start: Sheep Lane -26.10444, 28.09889
Midpoint
3.7 km
Total: 7.3 km
Midpoint 3.7 km
7.3 km 10 min
Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.3 km
Return-cycle span 14.6 km
Traversal time 10 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 164.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10444, 28.09889
Midpoint -26.10440, 28.12482
End -26.10101, 28.15549
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Louvain
3
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Louvain
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Louvain
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Louvain
5
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Questions 8
How far is Alexandra from Louvain? +
Alexandra is about 7.3 km from Louvain by road.
How long does it take from Alexandra to Louvain? +
The drive usually takes about 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alexandra to Louvain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alexandra to Louvain? +
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 Alexandra to Louvain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R13.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R14.00 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alexandra to Louvain? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Sheep Lane
From Alexandra To Louvain

Route Locations

Start area
Alexandra
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Louvain, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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