Distance from E 71 to Phanda Crescent

N E 71 → Phanda Crescent

Road distance

1,293.2 km

Mixed roads · M44 / N2 / R300

E 71 to Phanda Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,293.2 km in roughly 16 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,039.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

16 hrs 40 min

Start point

East

End point

Phanda Crescent

Return: 20 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1000 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

77.6 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 R26.52 / litre

R2,469.26

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R2,479.50

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

244° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

64° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.3461, 28.8233

End coords Destination point

-34.0577, 18.6736

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C E 71 Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Phanda Crescent Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

E 71 → Phanda Crescent

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Car

1,293.2 km

16 hrs 40 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,293.2 km

~19 hrs 53 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 14 hrs 5 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Phanda Crescent

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around E 71 and Phanda Crescent.

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Supermarkets 1.1 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 71

Finish Phanda Crescent

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Route directions

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Directions from E 71 to Phanda Crescent via N2

National highway N2

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Directions from E 71 to Phanda Crescent via M44

Metro arterial route M44

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Directions from E 71 to Phanda Crescent via R300

Provincial road route R300

3 route directions identified on this trip

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 left at the fork towards N2: Somerset West

1.1 km
Merge slight right

1.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M44

0.6 km
Turn right onto Mew Way

4.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way

0.0 km
Continue onto Mew Way

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way

0.0 km
Continue onto Mew Way

1.7 km
Turn left onto Phamba Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Foni Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Qhaga Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Ndima Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ncumo Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Dada Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Chibi Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Phanda Crescent

0.1 km
Continue right onto Phanda Crescent

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 ↩ Phanda Crescent → E 71 E 71 to Johannesburg E 71 to Pretoria E 71 to Cape Town E 71 to Durban Johannesburg to Phanda Crescent Pretoria to Phanda Crescent Cape Town to Phanda Crescent

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

646.3 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

93.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

215.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

69.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Phanda Crescent

07:36 – 17:47

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 11 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 28 min

SunriseDawn break

07:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,405.51

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R25.86

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R258.64

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,690.01

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (30)

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

646.3 km

Total: 1,293.2 km

Midpoint 646.3 km

1,293.2 km 16 hrs 40 min

Destination Phanda Crescent End: Phanda Crescent -34.05768, 18.67362

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,293.2 km

Return-cycle span 2,586.4 km

Traversal time 16 hrs 40 min

Maneuver count 40

Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 646.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.34606, 28.82330

Midpoint -31.37686, 23.99676

End -34.05768, 18.67362

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E 71 from Phanda Crescent? +

E 71 is about 1,293.2 km from Phanda Crescent by road.

How long does it take from E 71 to Phanda Crescent? +

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 Phanda Crescent 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 Phanda Crescent? +

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 Phanda Crescent? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,469.26 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,479.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,007.43 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,026.05 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 71 to Phanda Crescent? +

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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Towns along the route

: Cape Town

From E 71 To Phanda Crescent

: Mitchell's Plain

From E 71 To Phanda Crescent

Cape Town International Airport

From E 71 To Phanda Crescent

Somerset

From E 71 To Phanda Crescent

Mew Way

From E 71 To Phanda Crescent

Harare

From E 71 To Phanda Crescent

Route Locations

Start area

E 71, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Phanda Crescent, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from E 71 to Phanda Crescent

Places in Phanda Crescent

Shoprite

Mayas Hardware Litha Park

Zingie Tyres

Quickshop

Bonjour

False Bay College

Harry Gwala Secondary School

Masiphumelele Primary School

ESKOM Service Centre

RS Beauty Salon

John Shop

Kareem

Wachoma

Mohammad Shop

Shoprite

Thembisa Car Wash

Sinako High School

Huguenot Primary School

Impendulo Public Primary School

Chris Hani Secondary School

Tafelsig Primary School

PEP

Melody Walk Shopping Centre

Cape Town Film Studios (Pty) Ltd

Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre

Busy Corner Meat Hyper

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

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