Distance from Alphen to E55

N Alphen → E55

Road distance

15.2 km

Alphen to E55 is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.2 km in roughly 20 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

11.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.34×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

20 min

Start point

Le Sueur Avenue

Return: 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

20 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

45.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R29.71

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R29.74

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

83° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

263° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0083, 18.4392

End coords Destination point

-33.9956, 18.5608

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

Alphen → E55

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Alphen Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C E55 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Alphen → E55

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Car

15.2 km

20 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

15.2 km

~18 min

49 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Alphen

Finish E55

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Le Sueur Avenue

0.4 km
Turn left onto Brommersvlei Road

1.3 km
Turn left onto Constantia Main Road

0.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Alphen Hill Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Waterloo Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Wolfe Street

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Aliwal Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Ebenezer Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sunninghill Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Riverstone Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Wetton Road

4.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Govan Mbeki Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Govan Mbeki Road

4.8 km
Turn left

0.9 km
Turn left onto Qabazi Drive

0.5 km
Turn left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

7.6 km

Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

10 min • 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

2.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E55

07:49 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 29 min

SunriseDawn break

07:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R63.50

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.30

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R3.04

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R66.84

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Alphen Start: Le Sueur Avenue -34.00831, 18.43921

Midpoint

7.6 km

Total: 15.2 km

Midpoint 7.6 km

15.2 km 20 min

Destination E55 -33.99561, 18.56080

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape

One-way road span 15.2 km

Return-cycle span 30.4 km

Traversal time 20 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 111.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 7.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.00831, 18.43921

Midpoint -34.00058, 18.50322

End -33.99561, 18.56080

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Questions 8

How far is Alphen from E55? +

Alphen is about 15.2 km from E55 by road.

How long does it take from Alphen to E55? +

The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Alphen to E55 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Alphen to E55? +

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 Alphen to E55? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.57 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.69 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.54 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R32.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Alphen to E55? +

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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