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Distance from Merkez Caddesi to Taksim

N Merkez Caddesi → Taksim
Road distance
5.1 km
Merkez Caddesi to Taksim is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.1 km in roughly 9 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.62×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Start point
Merkez Caddesi
End point
Cumhuriyet Caddesi
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
33.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R9.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R9.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R11.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R12.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R12.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R12.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R15.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R15.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R17.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R17.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R20.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R20.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
189° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
9° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
41.0663, 28.9915
End coords Destination point
41.0381, 28.9855
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C Merkez Caddesi Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Taksim Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Merkez Caddesi → Taksim
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Car
5.1 km
9 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
5.1 km
~8 min
36 km/h avg
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Walking
5.1 km
1 hr 1 min
5 km/h average
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5.1 km 9 min
Start Merkez Caddesi
Finish Taksim
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Merkez Caddesi
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Büyükdere Caddesi
    0.9 km
  3. Continue straight onto Halaskargazi Caddesi
    1.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Cumhuriyet Caddesi
    1.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Tarlabaşı Bulvarı
    0.6 km
  6. Continue make a U-turn onto Tarlabaşı Bulvarı
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Cumhuriyet Caddesi
    0.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.6 km
İstanbul
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
İstanbul
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Taksim
04:37 – 19:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
04:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R21.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R22.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
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 Merkez Caddesi Start: Merkez Caddesi 41.06628, 28.99147
Midpoint
2.6 km
Total: 5.1 km
Midpoint 2.6 km
5.1 km 9 min
Destination Taksim End: Cumhuriyet Caddesi 41.03805, 28.98555

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span İstanbul
One-way road span 5.1 km
Return-cycle span 10.3 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 155.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 41.06628, 28.99147
Midpoint 41.04778, 28.98733
End 41.03805, 28.98555
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Questions 8
How far is Merkez Caddesi from Taksim? +
Merkez Caddesi is about 5.1 km from Taksim by road.
How long does it take from Merkez Caddesi to Taksim? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Merkez Caddesi to Taksim in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Merkez Caddesi to Taksim? +
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 Merkez Caddesi to Taksim? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R11.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R12.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Merkez Caddesi to Taksim? +
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

Büyükdere Caddesi
From Merkez Caddesi To Taksim
Halaskargazi Caddesi
From Merkez Caddesi To Taksim
Cumhuriyet Caddesi
From Merkez Caddesi To Taksim
Tarlabaşı Bulvarı
From Merkez Caddesi To Taksim

Route Locations

Start area
Merkez Caddesi, İstanbul
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Taksim, İstanbul
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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