Distance from Gugulethu to E71

N Gugulethu → E71

Road distance

3.5 km

Gugulethu to E71 is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.5 km in roughly 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

2.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

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 R26.52 / litre

R6.64

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R6.67

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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

-33.9957, 18.5611

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 14 °C Gugulethu Fog View Forecast → 14 °C E71 Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Gugulethu → E71

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Car

3.5 km

5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

3.5 km

~4 min

43 km/h avg

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Walking

3.5 km

41 min

5 km/h average

Nearby places

Places in E71

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Gugulethu and E71.

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Supermarkets 0.2 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Gugulethu

Finish E71

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Gugulethu

0.1 km
Turn left onto Paphama Mhlakana Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Johnson Qona Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Bambanani Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Klipfontein Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Dennis Nxu Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Steve Biko Drive

1.6 km
Turn right onto Bennet Mpethu Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Jabulani Miya Road

0.5 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ E71 → Gugulethu Gugulethu to Johannesburg Gugulethu to Pretoria Gugulethu to Cape Town Gugulethu to Durban Johannesburg to E71 Pretoria to E71 Cape Town to E71

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

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E71

07:37 – 17:47

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 10 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 23 min

SunriseDawn break

07:37

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

R15.31

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

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 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 E71 -33.99570, 18.56108

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 -33.99570, 18.56108

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Questions 8

How far is Gugulethu from E71? +

Gugulethu is about 3.5 km from E71 by road.

How long does it take from Gugulethu to E71? +

The drive usually takes about 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Gugulethu to E71 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Gugulethu to E71? +

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 E71? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6.67 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R8.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R8.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gugulethu to E71? +

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

E71, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Gugulethu to E71

Places in E71

Shoprite

Shell

Tembaletu LSEN School

Shoprite

Gugulethu Square

Phoenix Secondary School

Shell

Silverstream Primary School

Jumbo Wholesale

Southern Wind Shipyard

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Zisukhanyo Secondary School

Weltevreden Valley Core Primary School

Shoprite

Western Cape College of Nursing

Heideveld Primary School

Shell

Shoprite

Vanguard Primary School

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Pick n Pay

Vangate Mall

Halfway TOYOTA

Settler's Moslem Butchery

Shell Select

Eazy Costing

Osmans

ARS Credit

Circor Solutions

Shell Select

GP Tyres & Mags

WolfPack

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Builders Express

MQ's Workshop

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