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Distance from Lotus River to Gugulethu

Lotus River to Gugulethu is a short everyday drive, covering about 13.3 km in roughly 15 min.

N Lotus River → Gugulethu
Road distance
13.3 km
8.3 mi • 7.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R25.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R33.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R38.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R38.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R43.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R43.48
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Gugulethu
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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13.3 km 15 min
Start Lotus River
Finish Gugulethu
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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. Continue straight onto Schaapkraal Road
    0.3 km
  6. Continue onto Schaapkraal Road
    2.2 km
  7. Turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.7 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Varkens Vlei Road
    1.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Weltevreden Road
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Duinefontein Road
    3.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Ruimte Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Silverstream Road
    0.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Klipfontein Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Steve Biko Drive
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Vanyaza Street
    0.7 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Paphama Mhlakana Street
    0.1 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Gugulethu
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.7 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lotus River → Gugulethu
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Lotus River, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Gugulethu, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lotus River → Gugulethu
Lotus River Origin postcode
Not available
Gugulethu Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
26.9 km
28.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
40.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gugulethu → Lotus River
Lotus River ↔ Gugulethu
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lotus River -34.04306, 18.52139
Midpoint
6.7 km
Total: 13.3 km
Midpoint 6.7 km
13.3 km 15 min
Destination Gugulethu -33.97304, 18.57424

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 13.3 km
Return-cycle span 26.6 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 157.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.04306, 18.52139
Midpoint -34.01339, 18.56110
End -33.97304, 18.57424
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gugulethu
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gugulethu
6
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gugulethu
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Gugulethu
4
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Questions 8
How far is Lotus River from Gugulethu? +
Lotus River is about 13.3 km from Gugulethu by road.
How long does it take from Lotus River to Gugulethu? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lotus River to Gugulethu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lotus River to Gugulethu? +
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 Gugulethu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R22.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R22.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R24.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R25.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lotus River to Gugulethu? +
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
Gugulethu, Western Cape
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 Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 26.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 28.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 40.7 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 79.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 86.3 km

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