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Distance from E71 to Cota Calandula

N E71 → Cota Calandula
Road distance
3,298.4 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N2
E71 to Cota Calandula is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,298.4 km in roughly 39 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,769.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
77
Info Travel board
Travel time
39 hrs 25 min
End point
Cota-Calandula
Return: 78 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2365 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 19 planned rest stops
44 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R6,637.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R6,663.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R6,630.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R6,948.86
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R8,758.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R8,792.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R8,748.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R9,168.64
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R11,523.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R11,569.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R11,511.51
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R12,064.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
354° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
174° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9957, 18.5611
End coords Destination point
-9.2003, 16.0320
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C E71 Clear Sky View Forecast → 30 °C Cota Calandula Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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E71 → Cota Calandula
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Car
3,298.4 km
39 hrs 25 min
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Two-wheeler
3,298.4 km
~50 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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3,298.4 km 39 hrs 25 min
Start E71
Finish Cota Calandula
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  1. Directions from E71 to Cota Calandula via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from E71 to Cota Calandula via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Qabazi Drive
    0.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ngambu Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Ngambu Street
    1.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Steve Biko Drive
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Klipfontein Road
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right onto Duinefontein Road towards Bellville
    1.0 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    0.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    8.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    117.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    37.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    509.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    301.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    485.3 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  24. Take the ramp right
    2.9 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.4 km
  26. Continue straight onto Western Bypass
    43.1 km
  27. Continue straight
    36.4 km
  28. Continue straight
    172.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hage Geingob Street
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Hage Geingob Street
    2.5 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    243.9 km
  33. Turn right
    55.0 km
  34. Turn right
    77.4 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  36. Continue left
    13.9 km
  37. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    339.8 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  41. Continue
    175.1 km
  42. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  43. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.5 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  45. Continue
    3.9 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  47. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  49. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  51. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    6.5 km
  52. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.2 km
  53. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  54. Continue straight
    79.4 km
  55. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  56. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  57. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  58. Continue
    0.0 km
  59. Go straight
    2.0 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  61. Continue
    2.3 km
  62. Continue straight
    62.9 km
  63. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.8 km
  64. Turn right
    116.0 km
  65. Continue straight
    10.8 km
  66. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  67. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  68. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  69. Continue
    0.2 km
  70. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  71. Continue
    0.2 km
  72. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.8 km
  73. Go straight
    1.2 km
  74. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  75. Keep slight right at the fork
    21.0 km
  76. Turn right
    1.6 km
  77. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    24.5 km
  78. Continue straight onto Cota-Calandula
    10.7 km
  79. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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 ↩ Cota Calandula → E71 E71 to Johannesburg E71 to Pretoria E71 to Cape Town E71 to Durban Johannesburg to Cota Calandula Pretoria to Cota Calandula Cape Town to Cota Calandula
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,653.6 km
Western Cape to Malanje
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 hrs 42 min • 19 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Malanje
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
237.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
548.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
178.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cota Calandula
07:05 – 18:42
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13,787.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R65.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R659.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14,513.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (88)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
15
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
16
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E71 -33.99570, 18.56108
Midpoint
1,653.6 km
Total: 3,298.4 km
Midpoint 1,653.6 km
3,298.4 km 39 hrs 25 min
Destination Cota Calandula End: Cota-Calandula -9.20027, 16.03204

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Malanje
One-way road span 3,298.4 km
Return-cycle span 6,596.9 km
Traversal time 39 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 77
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,653.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99570, 18.56108
Midpoint -21.08302, 16.83359
End -9.20027, 16.03204
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Questions 9
How far is E71 from Cota Calandula? +
E71 is about 3,298.4 km from Cota Calandula by road.
How long does it take from E71 to Cota Calandula? +
The drive usually takes about 39 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E71 to Cota Calandula 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 E71 to Cota Calandula? +
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 E71 to Cota Calandula? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6,637.75 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6,663.88 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6,630.63 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6,948.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E71 to Cota Calandula? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Bellville
From E71 To Cota Calandula
: Cape Town
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Settlers Way
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: Malmesbury
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: Citrusdal
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Western Bypass
From E71 To Cota Calandula
Rua Joaquim Kapango
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Lombe-Cota
From E71 To Cota Calandula
Cota-Calandula
From E71 To Cota Calandula

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