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Distance from Gate R511 to Buffalo Bridge

Gate R511 to Buffalo Bridge is a short everyday drive, covering about 1.7 km in roughly 2 min.

N Gate R511 → Buffalo Bridge
Road distance
1.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
0.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
5
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 min
End point
Buffalo Bridge
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
34.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
343° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
163° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.0300, 27.8973
End coords Destination point
-33.0231, 27.8949
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1.7 km 2 min
Start Gate R511
Finish Buffalo Bridge
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Military Road
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Doctor Zahn Road
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Buffalo Bridge
    0.2 km
  5. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Buffalo Bridge → Gate R511 Gate R511 to Johannesburg Gate R511 to Pretoria Gate R511 to Cape Town Gate R511 to Durban Johannesburg to Buffalo Bridge Pretoria to Buffalo Bridge Cape Town to Buffalo Bridge
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
0.8 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.1 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
47.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Buffalo Bridge
06:48 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gate R511 -33.03003, 27.89733
Midpoint
0.8 km
Total: 1.7 km
Midpoint 0.8 km
1.7 km 2 min
Destination Buffalo Bridge End: Buffalo Bridge -33.02310, 27.89485

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1.7 km
Return-cycle span 3.4 km
Traversal time 2 min
Maneuver count 5
Maneuver density 295.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 0.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.03003, 27.89733
Midpoint -33.02731, 27.90144
End -33.02310, 27.89485
Destination services

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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 Buffalo Bridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Buffalo Bridge
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Buffalo Bridge
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Buffalo Bridge
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Buffalo Bridge
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Buffalo Bridge
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Buffalo Bridge
1
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Questions 8
How far is Gate R511 from Buffalo Bridge? +
Gate R511 is about 1.7 km from Buffalo Bridge by road.
How long does it take from Gate R511 to Buffalo Bridge? +
The drive usually takes about 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gate R511 to Buffalo Bridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gate R511 to Buffalo Bridge? +
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 Gate R511 to Buffalo Bridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3.24 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3.93 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gate R511 to Buffalo Bridge? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Gate R511, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Buffalo Bridge, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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