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Distance from E71 to E 71

N E71 → E 71
Road distance
1295.3 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N1
E71 to E 71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,295.3 km in roughly 16 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,047.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 39 min
End point
East
Return: 33 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
999 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,606.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,616.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,603.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,728.88
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,439.41
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,452.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,435.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,600.61
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,525.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,543.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,520.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,737.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
70° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
250° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9957, 18.5611
End coords Destination point
-30.3461, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C E71 Fair View Forecast → 4 °C E 71 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E71 → E 71
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Car
1295.3 km
16 hrs 39 min
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Two-wheeler
1295.3 km
~19 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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1295.3 km 1000 min
Start E71
Finish E 71
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  1. Directions from E71 to E 71 via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from E71 to E 71 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
    236.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    21.3 km
  22. Take the exit ramp right
    0.2 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    143.5 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Brownlee Street
    70.5 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grey Street
    96.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  29. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.8 km
  30. Continue straight onto Royal Road
    63.6 km
  31. Continue straight onto Tsekong Road
    66.1 km
  32. Turn left onto East
    0.2 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
Routes ↩ E 71 → E71 E71 to Johannesburg E71 to Pretoria E71 to Cape Town E71 to Durban Johannesburg to E 71 Pretoria to E 71 Cape Town to E 71
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
647.4 km
Western Cape to Eastern 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
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
93.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
215.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 71
06:55 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,414.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R259.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,699.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E71 -33.99570, 18.56108
Midpoint
647.4 km
Total: 1295.3 km
Midpoint 647.4 km
1295.3 km 1000 min
Destination E 71 End: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1295.3 km
Return-cycle span 2590.6 km
Traversal time 1000 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 647.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99570, 18.56108
Midpoint -31.38128, 23.98718
End -30.34606, 28.82330
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Questions 9
How far is E71 from E 71? +
E71 is about 1295.3 km from E 71 by road.
How long does it take from E71 to E 71? +
The drive usually takes about 1000 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E71 to E 71 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 E 71? +
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 E 71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,606.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,616.97 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,603.91 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,728.88 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E71 to E 71? +
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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