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Distance from E42 to Calais

E42 to Calais is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.3 km in roughly 24 min.

N E42 → Calais
Road distance
22.3 km
N2 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
End point
Calais Road
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
54.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R41.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R54.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R64.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R65.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R72.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R72.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
301° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
121° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9955, 18.5611
End coords Destination point
-33.9137, 18.3954
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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22.3 km 24 min
Start E42
Finish Calais
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Qabazi Drive
    0.7 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ngambu Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Ngambu Street
    1.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Steve Biko Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Klipfontein Road
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Duinefontein Road towards Bellville
    1.0 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    8.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Hospital Bend
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    3.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Town
    0.4 km
  14. Go straight onto Strand Street
    2.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Ocean View Drive
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Glengariff Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn sharp left onto Battery Crescent
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Main Drive
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Upper Rhine Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Calais Road
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Calais → E42 E42 to Johannesburg E42 to Pretoria E42 to Cape Town E42 to Durban Johannesburg to Calais Pretoria to Calais Cape Town to Calais
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Calais
07:23 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R93.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R98.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E42 -33.99554, 18.56111
Midpoint
11.1 km
Total: 22.3 km
Midpoint 11.1 km
22.3 km 24 min
Destination Calais End: Calais Road -33.91366, 18.39544

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 22.3 km
Return-cycle span 44.6 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 98.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99554, 18.56111
Midpoint -33.94927, 18.49056
End -33.91366, 18.39544
Destination services

Available in Calais

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Calais
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Calais
6
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Questions 8
How far is E42 from Calais? +
E42 is about 22.3 km from Calais by road.
How long does it take from E42 to Calais? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E42 to Calais in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E42 to Calais? +
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 E42 to Calais? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R37.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R37.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R41.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E42 to Calais? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Bellville
From E42 To Calais
: Cape Town
From E42 To Calais
Settlers Way
From E42 To Calais
Hospital Bend
From E42 To Calais
Waterfront
From E42 To Calais
CTICC
From E42 To Calais
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From E42 To Calais
Battery Crescent
From E42 To Calais

Route Locations

Start area
E42, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Calais, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 92.6 km Difference: 70.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 77.3 km

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