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Distance from Epping 2 to Salt River

Epping 2 to Salt River is a short everyday drive, covering about 12.7 km in roughly 15 min.

N Epping 2 → Salt River
Road distance
12.7 km
M4 M7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
End point
Burns Road
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R41.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
272° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
92° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9350, 18.5550
End coords Destination point
-33.9317, 18.4610
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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12.7 km 15 min
Start Epping 2
Finish Salt River
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Moorsom Avenue
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Bofors Circle
    0.7 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M7: Mitchells Plain
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp right towards M7
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    6.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Main Road
    0.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road towards M4: Observatory
    1.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Victoria Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Durham Avenue
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Swift Street
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Burns Road
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
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.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Routes ↩ Salt River → Epping 2 Epping 2 to Johannesburg Epping 2 to Pretoria Epping 2 to Cape Town Epping 2 to Durban Johannesburg to Salt River Pretoria to Salt River Cape Town to Salt River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Salt River
07:23 – 18:01
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R53.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R55.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Epping 2 -33.93500, 18.55498
Midpoint
6.3 km
Total: 12.7 km
Midpoint 6.3 km
12.7 km 15 min
Destination Salt River End: Burns Road -33.93170, 18.46101

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 12.7 km
Return-cycle span 25.4 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 126.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93500, 18.55498
Midpoint -33.95004, 18.51241
End -33.93170, 18.46101
Destination services

Available in Salt River

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Salt River
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Salt River
6
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Questions 8
How far is Epping 2 from Salt River? +
Epping 2 is about 12.7 km from Salt River by road.
How long does it take from Epping 2 to Salt River? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Epping 2 to Salt River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Epping 2 to Salt River? +
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 Epping 2 to Salt River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R21.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R21.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R23.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R23.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Epping 2 to Salt River? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Bofors Circle
From Epping 2 To Salt River
: Mitchells Plain
From Epping 2 To Salt River
: Epping
From Epping 2 To Salt River
Goodwood
From Epping 2 To Salt River
Cape Town
From Epping 2 To Salt River
Settlers Way
From Epping 2 To Salt River
: Observatory
From Epping 2 To Salt River

Route Locations

Start area
Epping 2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Salt River, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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