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Distance from Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Mbilana Crescent

Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Mbilana Crescent is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.1 km in roughly 18 min.

N Shell 6001 Eastern Cape → Mbilana Crescent
Road distance
18.1 km
M3 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
End point
Mbilana Crescent
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R34.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R34.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R42.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R42.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R45.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R45.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R55.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R55.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R59.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R60.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R72.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R73.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
346° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
166° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9737, 25.6177
End coords Destination point
-33.8675, 25.5861
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

18.1 km 18 min
Start Shell 6001 Eastern Cape
Finish Mbilana Crescent
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Walmer Boulevard
    1.2 km
  3. Turn left onto South Union Street
    0.0 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork onto Settlers Way
    6.7 km
  5. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Swartkops
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto John Tallant Road
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Trunk Road
    2.4 km
  11. Turn left
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Dibanisa Road
    0.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Daku Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Gwagwa Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Gube Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Mtshiselwa Street
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Giyo-Giyo Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Mbilana Crescent
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Mbilana Crescent → Shell 6001 Eastern Cape Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Pretoria Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Cape Town Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Durban Johannesburg to Mbilana Crescent Pretoria to Mbilana Crescent Cape Town to Mbilana Crescent
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.0 km
Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbilana Crescent
06:58 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R75.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R79.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell 6001 Eastern Cape -33.97373, 25.61769
Midpoint
9.0 km
Total: 18.1 km
Midpoint 9.0 km
18.1 km 18 min
Destination Mbilana Crescent End: Mbilana Crescent -33.86750, 25.58615

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape
One-way road span 18.1 km
Return-cycle span 36.1 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 116.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97373, 25.61769
Midpoint -33.90708, 25.61725
End -33.86750, 25.58615
Destination services

Available in Mbilana Crescent

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mbilana Crescent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mbilana Crescent
1
  • PEP
    Port Elizabeth, 6007, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mbilana Crescent
1
  • ABSA
    Kempston Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Mbilana Crescent
5
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    1 Struanway, 6200, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Mbilana Crescent
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mbilana Crescent
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mbilana Crescent
2
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Questions 8
How far is Shell 6001 Eastern Cape from Mbilana Crescent? +
Shell 6001 Eastern Cape is about 18.1 km from Mbilana Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Mbilana Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Mbilana Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Mbilana Crescent? +
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 Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Mbilana Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R42.01 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R42.27 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell 6001 Eastern Cape to Mbilana Crescent? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Walmer Boulevard
From Shell 6001 Eastern Cape To Mbilana Crescent
Settlers Way
From Shell 6001 Eastern Cape To Mbilana Crescent
: Grahamstown
From Shell 6001 Eastern Cape To Mbilana Crescent
: Swartkops
From Shell 6001 Eastern Cape To Mbilana Crescent
Uitenhage
From Shell 6001 Eastern Cape To Mbilana Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Shell 6001 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbilana Crescent, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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