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Distance from E 71 to Construction Bypass

N E 71 → Construction Bypass
Road distance
232.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
148.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 53 min
Start point
East
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
233 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R443.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R445.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R540.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R543.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R585.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R587.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R712.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R717.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R769.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R773.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R937.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R943.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
313° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
133° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3461, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-29.4380, 27.6933
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
E 71 to Construction Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 232.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
E 71 → Construction Bypass
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Car
232.2 km
3 hrs 53 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
232.2 km
~3 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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232.2 km 3 hrs 53 min
Start E 71
Finish Construction Bypass
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on East
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    1.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Station Road
    13.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    19.4 km
  6. Continue slight left
    0.1 km
  7. Turn slight right
    1.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    28.2 km
  10. Turn slight right
    14.7 km
  11. Turn right
    9.1 km
  12. Turn slight left
    8.1 km
  13. Turn right
    102.4 km
  14. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  15. Continue left
    9.6 km
  16. Turn right
    20.0 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.6 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  19. Turn slight right onto Trading Post Road
    0.2 km
  20. Continue slight right onto Trading Post Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Construction Bypass → E 71 E 71 to Johannesburg E 71 to Pretoria E 71 to Cape Town E 71 to Durban Johannesburg to Construction Bypass Pretoria to Construction Bypass Cape Town to Construction Bypass
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Halfway point
116.2 km
Eastern Cape to Maseru District
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Maseru District
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
38.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Construction Bypass
06:47 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R970.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R46.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,021.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 71 Start: East -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint
116.2 km
Total: 232.2 km
Midpoint 116.2 km
232.2 km 3 hrs 53 min
Destination Construction Bypass -29.43797, 27.69331

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Maseru District
One-way road span 232.2 km
Return-cycle span 464.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 116.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint -30.00738, 28.16404
End -29.43797, 27.69331
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How far is E 71 from Construction Bypass? +
E 71 is about 232.2 km from Construction Bypass by road.
How long does it take from E 71 to Construction Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 71 to Construction Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E 71 to Construction Bypass? +
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 71 to Construction Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R443.43 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R445.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R540.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R543.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 71 to Construction Bypass? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
E 71, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Construction Bypass, Maseru District
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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