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Distance from Lens Lane to A 4

Lens Lane to A 4 is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.6 km in roughly 26 min.

N Lens Lane → A 4
Road distance
20.6 km
M3 M64
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
18.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Start point
Lens Lane
End point
the fork
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
46.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R45.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R51.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R59.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R60.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R66.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R67.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
188° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
8° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9388, 18.4674
End coords Destination point
-34.1032, 18.4395
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.6 km 26 min
Start Lens Lane
Finish A 4
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lens Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Eden Road
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowden Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Anzio Road
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.1 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M3: Muizenberg
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight left onto Rhodes Drive towards Muizenberg
    2.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    1.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    9.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Steenberg Road
    1.4 km
  15. Turn slight left towards M64: Noordhoek
    0.2 km
  16. Go straight onto Ou Kaapse Weg
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Sonneblom Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ A 4 → Lens Lane Lens Lane to Johannesburg Lens Lane to Pretoria Lens Lane to Cape Town Lens Lane to Durban Johannesburg to A 4 Pretoria to A 4 Cape Town to A 4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 4
07:23 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R86.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R90.56
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 Lens Lane Start: Lens Lane -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint
10.3 km
Total: 20.6 km
Midpoint 10.3 km
20.6 km 26 min
Destination A 4 End: the fork -34.10324, 18.43953

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 20.6 km
Return-cycle span 41.2 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 97.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint -34.01587, 18.45365
End -34.10324, 18.43953
Destination services

Available in A 4

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 4
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around A 4
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around A 4
3
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around A 4
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around A 4
2
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Questions 8
How far is Lens Lane from A 4? +
Lens Lane is about 20.6 km from A 4 by road.
How long does it take from Lens Lane to A 4? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lens Lane to A 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lens Lane to A 4? +
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 Lens Lane to A 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R38.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lens Lane to A 4? +
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

Cape Town CBD
From Lens Lane To A 4
Muizenberg
From Lens Lane To A 4
Kirstenbosch
From Lens Lane To A 4
: Noordhoek
From Lens Lane To A 4
Ou Kaapse Weg
From Lens Lane To A 4

Route Locations

Start area
Lens Lane, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 4, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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