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Distance from Lotus River to Athlone

Lotus River to Athlone is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.6 km in roughly 11 min.

N Lotus River → Athlone
Road distance
9.6 km
6.0 mi • 5.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.38
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Athlone
13.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.4°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.6 km 11 min
Start Lotus River
Finish Athlone
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on 7th Avenue
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left onto Bosbok Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Bosbok Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Strandfontein Road towards Athlone
    4.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Jan Smuts Drive
    3.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Kromboom Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Grasmere Street
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Newton Avenue
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Dunbar Street
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lotus River → Athlone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Lotus River, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Athlone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lotus River → Athlone
Lotus River Origin postcode
Not available
Athlone Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
30.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
32.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
44.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Athlone → Lotus River
Lotus River ↔ Athlone
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lotus River -34.04306, 18.52139
Midpoint
4.8 km
Total: 9.6 km
Midpoint 4.8 km
9.6 km 11 min
Destination Athlone -33.96667, 18.50500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 9.6 km
Return-cycle span 19.2 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 114.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04306, 18.52139
Midpoint -34.00416, 18.52170
End -33.96667, 18.50500
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Athlone
5
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Athlone
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Athlone
1
  • Clicks
    1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Athlone
4
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Questions 8
How far is Lotus River from Athlone? +
Lotus River is about 9.6 km from Athlone by road.
How long does it take from Lotus River to Athlone? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lotus River to Athlone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lotus River to Athlone? +
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 Lotus River to Athlone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R16.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R16.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R18.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lotus River to Athlone? +
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
Lotus River, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Athlone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Overlapping province
About 40.2 km Difference: 30.6 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Overlapping province
About 42.3 km Difference: 32.7 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 44.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 83.0 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 90.0 km

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