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Distance from Saint Omer to Lens

Saint Omer to Lens is a practical regional trip, covering about 60.3 km in roughly 43 min.

N Saint Omer → Lens
Road distance
60.3 km
M16 M5 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
53.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
43 min
Start point
Saint Omer Street
End point
Lens Lane
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R100.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R101.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R112.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R113.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R133.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R133.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R148.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R149.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R175.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R176.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R195.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R196.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
244° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
64° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7259, 18.9918
End coords Destination point
-33.9388, 18.4674
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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60.3 km 43 min
Start Saint Omer
Finish Lens
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Saint Omer Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Abattoir Street
    0.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    1.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    2.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Road
    0.3 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N1: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    50.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  11. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    0.7 km
  17. Turn sharp right onto Station Road
    0.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Lens Lane
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 ↩ Lens → Saint Omer Saint Omer to Johannesburg Saint Omer to Pretoria Saint Omer to Cape Town Saint Omer to Durban Johannesburg to Lens Pretoria to Lens Cape Town to Lens
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.1 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lens
07:22 – 18:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
21 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R252.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R265.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Saint Omer Start: Saint Omer Street -33.72591, 18.99183
Midpoint
30.1 km
Total: 60.3 km
Midpoint 30.1 km
60.3 km 43 min
Destination Lens End: Lens Lane -33.93878, 18.46741

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 60.3 km
Return-cycle span 120.6 km
Traversal time 43 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 31.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.72591, 18.99183
Midpoint -33.83684, 18.73114
End -33.93878, 18.46741
Destination services

Available in Lens

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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 Lens
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Lens
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Lens
6
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Questions 8
How far is Saint Omer from Lens? +
Saint Omer is about 60.3 km from Lens by road.
How long does it take from Saint Omer to Lens? +
The drive usually takes about 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Saint Omer to Lens in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Saint Omer to Lens? +
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 Saint Omer to Lens? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R100.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R101.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R112.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R113.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Saint Omer to Lens? +
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

: Cape Town
From Saint Omer To Lens
: Maitland
From Saint Omer To Lens
Muizenberg
From Saint Omer To Lens
Black River Parkway
From Saint Omer To Lens
Liesbeek Parkway
From Saint Omer To Lens
Lens Lane
From Saint Omer To Lens

Route Locations

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

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