Distance from Fauna to Shell Select

N Fauna → Shell Select

Road distance

986.9 km

Highway dominant · M8 / N1 / N7

Fauna to Shell Select is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 986.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 49 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

895.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 49 min

Start point

Lechwe Avenue

Return: 21 hrs 39 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

649 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,929.97

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,932.10

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

232° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

52° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.1678, 26.1881

End coords Destination point

-33.8810, 18.5221

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 5 °C Fauna Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Shell Select Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Fauna → Shell Select

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Car

986.9 km

10 hrs 49 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

986.9 km

~15 hrs 11 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 13 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → CPT (1 hr 48 min)
🚗 12 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 2 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Fauna

Finish Shell Select

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Fauna to Shell Select via N1 and N7

National highway route N1N7
Directions from Fauna to Shell Select via M8

Metro arterial route M8
Head on Lechwe Avenue

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Go straight onto Vereeniging Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Curie Avenue

1.1 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

529.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

62.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Bosmansdam Road

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M8: Bosmansdam Road

0.2 km
Go straight onto Bosmansdam Road

0.7 km
Turn left onto Century Avenue

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Century Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Century Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

493.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 24 min • 5 hrs 24 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

71.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

164.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

53.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Shell Select

07:46 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 4 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,125.38

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.74

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R197.39

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,342.50

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Fauna Start: Lechwe Avenue -29.16778, 26.18806

Midpoint

493.4 km

Total: 986.9 km

Midpoint 493.4 km

986.9 km 10 hrs 49 min

Destination Shell Select -33.88102, 18.52212

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 986.9 km

Return-cycle span 1,973.9 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 49 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 493.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16778, 26.18806

Midpoint -32.13180, 22.90268

End -33.88102, 18.52212

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Fauna from Shell Select? +

Fauna is about 986.9 km from Shell Select by road.

How long does it take from Fauna to Shell Select? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Fauna to Shell Select 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 Fauna to Shell Select? +

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 Fauna to Shell Select? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,986.10 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,993.92 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,983.97 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,079.19 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Fauna to Shell Select? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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