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Distance from E 71 to Doornkloof

N E 71 → Doornkloof
Road distance
1,291.6 km
Highway dominant · N7
E 71 to Doornkloof is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,291.6 km in roughly 16 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,008.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 49 min
Start point
East
End point
Doorn Street
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1009 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,466.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,476.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,003.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,022.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,254.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,267.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,963.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,987.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,281.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,299.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,214.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,247.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
249° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
69° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-30.3461, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-33.1558, 18.6739
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C E 71 Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Doornkloof Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E 71 → Doornkloof
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Car
1,291.6 km
16 hrs 49 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,291.6 km
~19 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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1,292 km
~2 hrs 35 min
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1,291.6 km 16 hrs 49 min
Start E 71
Finish Doornkloof
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Directions from E 71 to Doornkloof via N7
National highway N7
  1. Head on East
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    129.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Rugby Street
    67.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Maclear Road
    96.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Church Street
    70.5 km
  8. Turn left
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right
    58.3 km
  10. Continue right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    85.2 km
  11. Take the ramp right
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    21.3 km
  13. Turn left
    62.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. Merge slight left
    238.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  19. Turn right
    31.7 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  21. Turn right
    9.9 km
  22. Turn right
    32.2 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right towards N7
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left
    1.4 km
  25. Turn right onto Graan Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Koring Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Doorn Street
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Doornkloof → E 71 E 71 to Johannesburg E 71 to Pretoria E 71 to Cape Town E 71 to Durban Johannesburg to Doornkloof Pretoria to Doornkloof Cape Town to Doornkloof
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Halfway point
645.6 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 24 min • 8 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
93.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
214.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Doornkloof
07:34 – 17:49
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
07:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,399.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R258.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,683.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 71 Start: East -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint
645.6 km
Total: 1,291.6 km
Midpoint 645.6 km
1,291.6 km 16 hrs 49 min
Destination Doornkloof End: Doorn Street -33.15583, 18.67389

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,291.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,583.3 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 645.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint -31.37389, 24.00359
End -33.15583, 18.67389
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Questions 9
How far is E 71 from Doornkloof? +
E 71 is about 1,291.6 km from Doornkloof by road.
How long does it take from E 71 to Doornkloof? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 71 to Doornkloof 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 71 to Doornkloof? +
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 Doornkloof? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,466.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,476.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,003.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,022.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 71 to Doornkloof? +
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 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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town
From E 71 To Doornkloof
: Moorreesburg
From E 71 To Doornkloof

Route Locations

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

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