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Distance from Cape Town to Lens

Cape Town to Lens is a short everyday drive, covering about 6.2 km in roughly 8 min.

N Cape Town → Lens
Road distance
6.2 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
End point
Lens Lane
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
43.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R10.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R10.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R11.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R11.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R17.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R19.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
103° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
283° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
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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6.2 km 8 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Lens
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Lower Plein Street
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Strand Street
    0.7 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    2.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Browning Road
    0.8 km
  9. Continue straight onto Browning Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Main Road towards Rondebosch
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Milton Road
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Arnold Street
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Lens Lane
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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 → Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg Cape Town to Pretoria Cape Town to Durban Cape Town to Polokwane Johannesburg to Lens Pretoria to Lens Cape Town to Lens
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lens
07:22 – 18:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
21 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R25.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R27.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
3.1 km
Total: 6.2 km
Midpoint 3.1 km
6.2 km 8 min
Destination Lens End: Lens Lane -33.93878, 18.46741

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 6.2 km
Return-cycle span 12.3 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 243.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -33.93211, 18.44209
End -33.93878, 18.46741
Destination services

Available in Lens

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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 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 Cape Town from Lens? +
Cape Town is about 6.2 km from Lens by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Lens? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Lens in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Lens? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R10.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R10.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R11.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R11.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town 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

: Somerset
From Cape Town To Lens
Muizenberg
From Cape Town To Lens
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Cape Town To Lens
Rondebosch
From Cape Town To Lens
Lens Lane
From Cape Town To Lens

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
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

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