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Distance from Kala to Amam

Kala to Amam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,400.5 km in roughly 19 hrs 31 min.

N Kala → Amam
Road distance
1400.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,031.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 31 min
Return: 39 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1171 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,674.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,685.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,256.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,277.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,528.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,542.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,297.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,323.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,642.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,661.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,654.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,689.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
284° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
104° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.7337, 28.7634
End coords Destination point
-29.1008, 18.4491
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1400.5 km 1172 min
Start Kala
Finish Amam
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.6 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Tutor Ndamase Avenue
    6.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Madeira Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Sutherland Drive
    81.5 km
  6. Continue right onto Elliot Road
    40.7 km
  7. Continue right
    4.9 km
  8. Turn left
    86.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Church Street
    70.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right
    58.3 km
  12. Continue right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    85.2 km
  13. Take the ramp right
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    21.3 km
  15. Turn left
    174.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.8 km
  17. Turn left
    372.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  21. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  23. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    115.6 km
  24. Turn right
    32.2 km
  25. Turn slight right
    13.9 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  27. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  28. Turn sharp right
    7.4 km
  29. Continue slight right
    0.1 km
  30. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Amam → Kala Kala to Johannesburg Kala to Pretoria Kala to Cape Town Kala to Durban Johannesburg to Amam Pretoria to Amam Cape Town to Amam
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
700.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 45 min • 9 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
232.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Amam
07:18 – 18:06
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,853.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R280.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,162.09
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 Kala -31.73369, 28.76339
Midpoint
700.2 km
Total: 1400.5 km
Midpoint 700.2 km
1400.5 km 1172 min
Destination Amam -29.10076, 18.44909

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1400.5 km
Return-cycle span 2801 km
Traversal time 1172 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 700.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.73369, 28.76339
Midpoint -30.21891, 23.12084
End -29.10076, 18.44909
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Questions 9
How far is Kala from Amam? +
Kala is about 1400.5 km from Amam by road.
How long does it take from Kala to Amam? +
The drive usually takes about 1172 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kala to Amam in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Kala to Amam? +
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 Kala to Amam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,674.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,685.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,256.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,277.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kala to Amam? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Kala
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Amam
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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