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Distance from Jacobs to Clairwood

Jacobs to Clairwood is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.2 km in roughly 5 min.

N Jacobs → Clairwood
Road distance
3.2 km
2.0 mi • 1.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 min
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
34.7 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
R5.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.34
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
20 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3.2 km 5 min
Start Jacobs
Finish Clairwood
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Hutchinson Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluff Road
    1.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road towards Umbilo
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Jacobs Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Richborough Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Jacobs → Clairwood
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Jacobs
Destination area Arrival
Clairwood
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Jacobs → Clairwood
Jacobs Origin postcode
Not available
Clairwood Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
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Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
16.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
37.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
65.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Clairwood → Jacobs
Jacobs ↔ Clairwood
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Jacobs -29.92639, 30.98667
Midpoint
1.6 km
Total: 3.2 km
Midpoint 1.6 km
3.2 km 5 min
Destination Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 3.2 km
Return-cycle span 6.3 km
Traversal time 5 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 315.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.92639, 30.98667
Midpoint -29.92008, 30.97640
End -29.91278, 30.98472
Destination services

Available in Clairwood

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Clairwood
2
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
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Questions 8
How far is Jacobs from Clairwood? +
Jacobs is about 3.2 km from Clairwood by road.
How long does it take from Jacobs to Clairwood? +
The drive usually takes about 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Jacobs to Clairwood in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Jacobs to Clairwood? +
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 Jacobs to Clairwood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Jacobs to Clairwood? +
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

Umbilo
From Jacobs To Clairwood

Route Locations

Start area
Jacobs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Clairwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 16.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 37.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 65.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 10.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 16.7 km

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