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Distance from E71 to Currys Post

N E71 → Currys Post
Road distance
1,539.4 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N1 / N3 / N5
E71 to Currys Post is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,539.4 km in roughly 17 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,208.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 5 min
Return: 34 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1025 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,010.32
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,013.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,998.13
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,103.42
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,971.95
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,976.34
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,955.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,094.79
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,226.25
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,232.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,205.08
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,387.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
68° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
248° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9957, 18.5611
End coords Destination point
-29.4247, 30.1687
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 11 °C E71 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C Currys Post Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E71 → Currys Post
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Car
1,539.4 km
17 hrs 5 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,539.4 km
~23 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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1,539.4 km 17 hrs 5 min
Start E71
Finish Currys Post
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from E71 to Currys Post via N1 and N5 and N3
    National highway route N1N5N3
  2. Directions from E71 to Currys Post via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Qabazi Drive
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Steve Biko Drive
    0.9 km
  7. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Road
    0.8 km
  8. Turn left onto Duinefontein Road
    0.6 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M7
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Cape Flats Freeway
    6.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    66.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    190.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  24. Turn right towards Tweedie
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  27. Merge slight right
    6.6 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Currys Post → E71 E71 to Johannesburg E71 to Pretoria E71 to Cape Town E71 to Durban Johannesburg to Currys Post Pretoria to Currys Post Cape Town to Currys Post
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
769.7 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 32 min • 8 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
256.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Currys Post
06:48 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,434.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R307.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,773.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E71 -33.99570, 18.56108
Midpoint
769.7 km
Total: 1,539.4 km
Midpoint 769.7 km
1,539.4 km 17 hrs 5 min
Destination Currys Post -29.42472, 30.16871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,539.4 km
Return-cycle span 3,078.8 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 769.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99570, 18.56108
Midpoint -30.76880, 25.03756
End -29.42472, 30.16871
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Questions 9
How far is E71 from Currys Post? +
E71 is about 1,539.4 km from Currys Post by road.
How long does it take from E71 to Currys Post? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E71 to Currys Post 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 Currys Post? +
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 Currys Post? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,097.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,110.07 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,094.56 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,243.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E71 to Currys Post? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Paarl
From E71 To Currys Post
Worcester
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: Johannesburg
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: Senekal
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Theunissen
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Tweedie
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