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Distance from E 60 to E 71

N E 60 → E 71
Road distance
598.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
390.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 46 min
Start point
East
End point
East
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
466 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,142.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,146.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,390.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,399.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,506.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,513.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,835.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,846.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,982.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,990.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,414.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,429.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
34° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
214° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2834, 26.5624
End coords Destination point
-30.3461, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
E 60 to E 71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 598.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 46 min.
Travel modes
E 60 → E 71
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Car
598.1 km
7 hrs 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
598.1 km
~9 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
598 km
↑ 4 hrs 35 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 11 min
With airport
~3 hrs 11 min
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598.1 km 7 hrs 46 min
Start E 60
Finish E 71
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on East
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nxanxadi
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Silimela
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Mzimvubu
    0.2 km
  5. Continue right onto Mzimvubu
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left
    110.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    0.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    0.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  18. Turn left
    163.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    174.7 km
  20. Turn left
    0.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  24. Turn left
    2.8 km
  25. Turn left onto The Avenue
    66.3 km
  26. Turn right onto East
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ E 71 → E 60 E 60 to Johannesburg E 60 to Pretoria E 60 to Cape Town E 60 to Durban Johannesburg to E 71 Pretoria to E 71 Cape Town to E 71
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
299.1 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 71
06:44 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,500.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R119.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,631.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 60 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint
299.1 km
Total: 598.1 km
Midpoint 299.1 km
598.1 km 7 hrs 46 min
Destination E 71 End: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 598.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,196.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 299.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint -31.91203, 28.46502
End -30.34606, 28.82330
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Questions 9
How far is E 60 from E 71? +
E 60 is about 598.1 km from E 71 by road.
How long does it take from E 60 to E 71? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 60 to E 71 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from E 60 to E 71? +
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 E 60 to E 71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,142.03 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,146.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,390.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,399.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 60 to E 71? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Nxanxadi
From E 60 To E 71
Silimela
From E 60 To E 71
Mzimvubu
From E 60 To E 71
Makana Way
From E 60 To E 71

Route Locations

Start area
E 60, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E 71, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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