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Distance from Lens to Darling

Lens to Darling is a practical regional trip, covering about 74.9 km in roughly 1 hr 5 min.

N Lens → Darling
Road distance
74.9 km
N1 N7 R304
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
63.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 5 min
Start point
Lens Lane
End point
Queen Victoria Street
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
65 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R125.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R125.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R139.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R140.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R165.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R166.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R184.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R185.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R217.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R218.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R242.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R244.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
353° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
173° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9388, 18.4674
End coords Destination point
-33.3764, 18.3792
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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74.9 km 1 hr 5 min
Start Lens
Finish Darling
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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
    24.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R304: Atlantis
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Philadelphia Road towards R304: Atlantis
    4.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Mamre Road
    7.8 km
  23. Continue straight onto Reygersdal Avenue
    0.8 km
  24. Continue onto Reygersdal Avenue
    0.5 km
  25. Continue onto Reygersdal Avenue
    2.4 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Dassenberg Street
    2.6 km
  27. Continue straight onto Dassenberg Drive
    0.8 km
  28. Continue left onto Dassenberg Drive
    0.9 km
  29. Continue straight onto Dassenberg Street
    19.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Pastorie Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Queen Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  32. 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 ↩ Darling → Lens Lens to Johannesburg Lens to Pretoria Lens to Cape Town Lens to Durban Johannesburg to Darling Pretoria to Darling Cape Town to Darling
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
37.5 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 min • 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
12.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Darling
07:22 – 18:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R312.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R329.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lens Start: Lens Lane -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint
37.5 km
Total: 74.9 km
Midpoint 37.5 km
74.9 km 1 hr 5 min
Destination Darling End: Queen Victoria Street -33.37643, 18.37919

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 74.9 km
Return-cycle span 149.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 5 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 42.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 37.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93878, 18.46741
Midpoint -33.64903, 18.53517
End -33.37643, 18.37919
Destination services

Available in Darling

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Service groups 2
Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Darling
1
  • PEP
    14 Main Street, Darling, 7345, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Darling
1
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Questions 8
How far is Lens from Darling? +
Lens is about 74.9 km from Darling by road.
How long does it take from Lens to Darling? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lens to Darling in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lens to Darling? +
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 Darling? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R125.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R125.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R139.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R140.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lens to Darling? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Darling
Liesbeek Parkway
From Lens To Darling
Black River Parkway
From Lens To Darling
: Paarl
From Lens To Darling
: Goodwood
From Lens To Darling
Malmesbury
From Lens To Darling
: Atlantis
From Lens To Darling
Philadelphia
From Lens To Darling
Stellenbosch
From Lens To Darling

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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About 99.6 km Difference: 24.7 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 32.6 km
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 34.6 km

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