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Distance from L606 to D874

N L606 → D874
Road distance
18.5 km
L606 to D874 is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.5 km in roughly 29 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
29 min
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
38.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R35.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R35.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R43.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R43.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R46.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R46.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R56.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R57.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R61.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R61.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R74.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R75.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
16° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
196° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5664, 31.8575
End coords Destination point
-28.4512, 31.8956
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 24 °C L606 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 24 °C D874 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
L606 → D874
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Car
18.5 km
29 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
18.5 km
~26 min
41 km/h avg
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18.5 km 29 min
Start L606
Finish D874
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  2. Turn right
    5.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left
    5.2 km
  7. Turn right
    4.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ D874 → L606 L606 to Johannesburg L606 to Pretoria L606 to Cape Town L606 to Durban Johannesburg to D874 Pretoria to D874 Cape Town to D874
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Halfway point
9.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D874
06:30 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R77.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R81.46
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 L606 -28.56638, 31.85745
Midpoint
9.3 km
Total: 18.5 km
Midpoint 9.3 km
18.5 km 29 min
Destination D874 -28.45121, 31.89555

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 18.5 km
Return-cycle span 37 km
Traversal time 29 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 43.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.56638, 31.85745
Midpoint -28.50931, 31.88110
End -28.45121, 31.89555
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Questions 8
How far is L606 from D874? +
L606 is about 18.5 km from D874 by road.
How long does it take from L606 to D874? +
The drive usually takes about 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from L606 to D874 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from L606 to D874? +
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 L606 to D874? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R35.35 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R35.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R43.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R43.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from L606 to D874? +
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
L606, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D874, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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