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Distance from Istiklal Caddesi to Merter

N Istiklal Caddesi → Merter
Road distance
12.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
45.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R22.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R22.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R27.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R28.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R30.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R30.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R36.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R36.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R39.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R39.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R48.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R48.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
247° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
67° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
41.0339, 28.9782
End coords Destination point
41.0076, 28.8962
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Istiklal Caddesi to Merter is a short everyday drive, covering about 12.0 km in roughly 15 min.
Travel modes
Istiklal Caddesi → Merter
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Car
12.0 km
15 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
12.0 km
~14 min
49 km/h avg
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12.0 km 15 min
Start Istiklal Caddesi
Finish Merter
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Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Turnacıbaşı Sokağı
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Faik Paşa Caddesi
    0.1 km
  3. Continue left onto Faik Paşa Caddesi
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayriye Caddesi
    0.1 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hayriye Caddesi
    0.0 km
  6. Turn slight right onto Yeni Çarşı Caddesi
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Hamalbası Caddesi
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Kılıç Aslan Sokağı
    0.0 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kılıç Aslan Sokağı
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Refik Saydam Caddesi
    1.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Atatürk Köprüsü
    0.5 km
  12. Turn slight right onto Unkapanı Köprülü Kavşağı towards Eyüpsultan
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Kadir Has Caddesi
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Abdülezelpaşa Caddesi
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Mürselpaşa Caddesi
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Ayvansaray Caddesi
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Yavedut Caddesi
    0.2 km
  18. Take the ramp straight towards Topkapı
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Ayvansaray Kavşağı towards Topkapı
    0.7 km
  20. Merge slight left onto 1. Çevre Yolu towards O-3: Aksaray
    4.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Londra Asfaltı
    0.2 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Merter
    0.6 km
  23. Turn slight right towards Merter
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto General Ali Rıza Gürcan Caddesi
    0.2 km
  25. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.0 km
İstanbul
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
İstanbul
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Merter
04:47 – 19:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
04:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R50.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R52.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Istiklal Caddesi 41.03387, 28.97818
Midpoint
6.0 km
Total: 12.0 km
Midpoint 6.0 km
12.0 km 15 min
Destination Merter 41.00762, 28.89618

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span İstanbul
One-way road span 12.0 km
Return-cycle span 24.0 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 217.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 41.03387, 28.97818
Midpoint 41.04062, 28.94065
End 41.00762, 28.89618
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How far is Istiklal Caddesi from Merter? +
Istiklal Caddesi is about 12.0 km from Merter by road.
How long does it take from Istiklal Caddesi to Merter? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Istiklal Caddesi to Merter in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Istiklal Caddesi to Merter? +
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 Istiklal Caddesi to Merter? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R22.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R22.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R27.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R28.03 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Istiklal Caddesi to Merter? +
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

Turnacıbaşı Sokağı
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Faik Paşa Caddesi
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Hayriye Caddesi
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Yeni Çarşı Caddesi
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Hamalbası Caddesi
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Kılıç Aslan Sokağı
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Refik Saydam Caddesi
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Atatürk Köprüsü
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Eyüpsultan
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter
Çevreyolu
From Istiklal Caddesi To Merter

Route Locations

Start area
Istiklal Caddesi, İstanbul
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Merter, İstanbul
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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