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Distance from Shell Select 2157 Gauteng to The Link

Shell Select 2157 Gauteng to The Link is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.1 km in roughly 9 min.

N Shell Select 2157 Gauteng → The Link
Road distance
7.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.85×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
End point
The Link
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
45.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
217° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
37° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0376, 28.0799
End coords Destination point
-26.0651, 28.0570
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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7.1 km 9 min
Start Shell Select 2157 Gauteng
Finish The Link
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Waterfall Drive
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Van der Bijl Avenue
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Nanyuki Road
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Witkoppen Road
    0.9 km
  6. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    3.2 km
  7. Turn right onto North Road
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto The Crescent
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left onto The Link
    0.2 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.5 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.5 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
54.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at The Link
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R29.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R31.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
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 Shell Select 2157 Gauteng -26.03760, 28.07993
Midpoint
3.5 km
Total: 7.1 km
Midpoint 3.5 km
7.1 km 9 min
Destination The Link End: The Link -26.06510, 28.05702

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 7.1 km
Return-cycle span 14.1 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 141.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03760, 28.07993
Midpoint -26.03984, 28.06068
End -26.06510, 28.05702
Destination services

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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 The Link
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around The Link
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
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Questions 8
How far is Shell Select 2157 Gauteng from The Link? +
Shell Select 2157 Gauteng is about 7.1 km from The Link by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 2157 Gauteng to The Link? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 2157 Gauteng to The Link in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 2157 Gauteng to The Link? +
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 Select 2157 Gauteng to The Link? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R11.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R11.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 2157 Gauteng to The Link? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

The Crescent
From Shell Select 2157 Gauteng To The Link

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 2157 Gauteng, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
The Link, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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