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Distance from Lens to Coast

Lens to Coast is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.

N Lens → Coast
Road distance
255.6 km
N1 N7 R364
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
212.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Lens Lane
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R427.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R429.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R476.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R480.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R564.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R567.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R629.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R634.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R742.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R746.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R827.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R834.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
11° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
191° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9388, 18.4674
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

255.6 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Lens
Finish Coast
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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
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Eden Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Trill Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Lower Main Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Station Road
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Fir Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Fir Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.6 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    0.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right
    1.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    116.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    37.5 km
  22. Continue straight
    57.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R364: Clanwilliam
    0.6 km
  24. Turn right
    5.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Old Road to Klawer
    16.5 km
  26. Turn right
    3.4 km
  27. Turn right
    5.4 km
  28. Turn right
    2.7 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Coast → Lens Lens to Johannesburg Lens to Pretoria Lens to Cape Town Lens to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:18 – 18:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,068.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.13
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,124.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lens Start: Lens Lane -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint
128.0 km
Total: 255.6 km
Midpoint 128.0 km
255.6 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 255.6 km
Return-cycle span 511.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 11.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint -32.90119, 18.76918
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Lens from Coast? +
Lens is about 255.6 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Lens to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lens to Coast in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lens to Coast? +
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 Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R427.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R429.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R476.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R480.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lens to Coast? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Lens Lane
From Lens To Coast
Liesbeek Parkway
From Lens To Coast
Black River Parkway
From Lens To Coast
: Paarl
From Lens To Coast
: Goodwood
From Lens To Coast
Malmesbury
From Lens To Coast
: Citrusdal
From Lens To Coast
: Clanwilliam
From Lens To Coast
Lambert's Bay
From Lens To Coast

Route Locations

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

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