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Distance from Newlands to London

N Newlands → London
Road distance
291.8 km
Newlands to London is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 40 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
212.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 40 min
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
280 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R557.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R559.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R678.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R682.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R735.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R738.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R895.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R900.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R967.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R971.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,178.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,185.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
121° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
301° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8427, 29.2487
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Newlands Fair View Forecast → 19 °C London Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Newlands → London
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Car
291.8 km
4 hrs 40 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
291.8 km
~4 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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292 km
~35 min
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291.8 km 4 hrs 40 min
Start Newlands
Finish London
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  4. Continue straight onto Rissik Street
    3.0 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Potgieter Avenue
    0.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Webster Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Grobler Street
    5.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    15.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    65.3 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Circle Drive
    1.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Claude Wheatley Road
    0.4 km
  15. Turn sharp right onto Sapekoe Drive
    85.1 km
  16. Turn left
    17.0 km
  17. Turn right
    33.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    23.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Shatale
    3.5 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right
    0.5 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:25 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,219.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,283.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
146.0 km
Total: 291.8 km
Midpoint 146.0 km
291.8 km 4 hrs 40 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 291.8 km
Return-cycle span 583.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 10.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -23.98770, 30.30481
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is Newlands from London? +
Newlands is about 291.8 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to London? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Newlands to London? +
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 Newlands to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R557.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R559.43 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R678.54 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R682.74 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to London? +
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. 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

Shatale
From Newlands To London

Route Locations

Start area
Newlands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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