Distance from E 71 to E71

N E 71 → E71

Road distance

1,292.3 km

Metro routes · M22 / N2 / R300

E 71 to E71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,292.3 km in roughly 16 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,047.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

16 hrs 40 min

Start point

East

Return: 33 hrs 20 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1000 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

77.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

18 hrs 40 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,527.08

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,529.87

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

245° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

65° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.3461, 28.8233

End coords Destination point

-33.9957, 18.5611

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 5 °C E 71 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C E71 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

E 71 → E71

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Car

1,292.3 km

16 hrs 40 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,292.3 km

~19 hrs 52 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 152 km to Margate Airport
✈ MGH → CPT (2 hrs 17 min)
🚗 5 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 1 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 71

Finish E71

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from E 71 to E71 via N2

National highway N2
Directions from E 71 to E71 via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from E 71 to E71 via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on East

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

129.7 km
Continue straight onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Rugby Street

67.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Maclear Road

96.2 km
Turn right onto Church Street

70.5 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right

58.3 km
Continue right onto Van Riebeeck Street

85.2 km
Take the ramp right

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

21.3 km
Turn left

62.4 km
Take the exit ramp right

0.4 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Merge slight left

238.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Elijah Loza Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Emdeni Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Shiba Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Magowashu Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mthonjeni Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Routes ↩ E71 → E 71 E 71 to Johannesburg E 71 to Pretoria E 71 to Cape Town E 71 to Durban Johannesburg to E71 Pretoria to E71 Cape Town to E71

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

645.8 km

Eastern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 20 min • 8 hrs 20 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

214.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

69.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E71

07:45 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,401.73

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R25.85

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R258.46

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,686.03

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (22)

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 E 71 Start: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Midpoint

645.8 km

Total: 1,292.3 km

Midpoint 645.8 km

1,292.3 km 16 hrs 40 min

Destination E71 -33.99570, 18.56108

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,292.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,584.6 km

Traversal time 16 hrs 40 min

Maneuver count 40

Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 645.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.34606, 28.82330

Midpoint -31.37498, 24.00108

End -33.99570, 18.56108

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E 71 from E71? +

E 71 is about 1,292.3 km from E71 by road.

How long does it take from E 71 to E71? +

The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E 71 to E71 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 E71? +

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 E71? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,600.58 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,610.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,597.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,722.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 71 to E71? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Checkers

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Quickshop

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Bonjour

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Shoprite

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Tembaletu LSEN School

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Gugulethu Square

Phoenix Secondary School

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Silverstream Primary School

Jumbo Wholesale

Southern Wind Shipyard

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Zisukhanyo Secondary School

Weltevreden Valley Core Primary School

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Western Cape College of Nursing

Heideveld Primary School

Shell

Shoprite

Vanguard Primary School

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Pick n Pay

Vangate Mall

Halfway TOYOTA

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Shell Select

Eazy Costing

Osmans

ARS Credit

Circor Solutions

Shell Select

GP Tyres & Mags

WolfPack

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Builders Express

MQ's Workshop

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