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Distance from Lens to Absa Main Road

Lens to Absa Main Road is a short everyday drive, covering about 12.5 km in roughly 17 min.

N Lens → Absa Main Road
Road distance
12.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.05×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Start point
Lens Lane
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
43.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R40.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
182° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
2° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.9388, 18.4674
End coords Destination point
-34.0462, 18.4631
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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12.5 km 17 min
Start Lens
Finish Absa Main Road
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lens Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Main Road
    12.3 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right
    0.0 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Absa Main Road → Lens Lens to Johannesburg Lens to Pretoria Lens to Cape Town Lens to Durban Johannesburg to Absa Main Road Pretoria to Absa Main Road Cape Town to Absa Main Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
95.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Absa Main Road
07:23 – 18:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
21 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R52.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R55.22
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 Lens Start: Lens Lane -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint
6.3 km
Total: 12.5 km
Midpoint 6.3 km
12.5 km 17 min
Destination Absa Main Road -34.04620, 18.46306

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 12.5 km
Return-cycle span 25.1 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 55.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint -33.99090, 18.46772
End -34.04620, 18.46306
Destination services

Available in Absa Main Road

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Absa Main Road
3
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Questions 8
How far is Lens from Absa Main Road? +
Lens is about 12.5 km from Absa Main Road by road.
How long does it take from Lens to Absa Main Road? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lens to Absa Main Road in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lens to Absa Main Road? +
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 to Absa Main Road? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R21.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R21.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R23.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R23.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lens to Absa Main Road? +
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

Lens Lane
From Lens To Absa Main Road

Route Locations

Start area
Lens, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Main Road, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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