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Distance from Gugulethu to E42

Gugulethu to E42 is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.5 km in roughly 5 min.

N Gugulethu → E42
Road distance
3.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 min
Start point
Gugulethu
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
40.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R10.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R10.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R11.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R11.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
206° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
26° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9730, 18.5742
End coords Destination point
-33.9955, 18.5611
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

3.5 km 5 min
Start Gugulethu
Finish E42
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Gugulethu
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Paphama Mhlakana Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Johnson Qona Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Bambanani Street
    0.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Dennis Nxu Street
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Steve Biko Drive
    1.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Bennet Mpethu Street
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Jabulani Miya Road
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    0.0 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ E42 → Gugulethu Gugulethu to Johannesburg Gugulethu to Pretoria Gugulethu to Cape Town Gugulethu to Durban Johannesburg to E42 Pretoria to E42 Cape Town to E42
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E42
07:24 – 18:00
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
07:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R14.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R15.30
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 Gugulethu Start: Gugulethu -33.97304, 18.57424
Midpoint
1.7 km
Total: 3.5 km
Midpoint 1.7 km
3.5 km 5 min
Destination E42 -33.99554, 18.56111

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 3.5 km
Return-cycle span 7.0 km
Traversal time 5 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 316.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97304, 18.57424
Midpoint -33.98292, 18.56490
End -33.99554, 18.56111
Destination services

Available in E42

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around E42
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around E42
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around E42
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around E42
2
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Questions 8
How far is Gugulethu from E42? +
Gugulethu is about 3.5 km from E42 by road.
How long does it take from Gugulethu to E42? +
The drive usually takes about 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gugulethu to E42 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gugulethu to E42? +
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 Gugulethu to E42? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gugulethu to E42? +
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
Gugulethu, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E42, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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